Pointer – Wood – Ifa Oracle – Yoruba – Nigeria

Description

Iroke ifa pointer made of light wood for the IFA oracle, carved with a kneeling female figure, clutching her breasts, on the head the bell for summoning the Orishas; the handle (or pointer). Good condition with traces of wear and tear.

Provenance: former private collection from Germany.

Object:

Iroke IFA pointer

Ethnic group:

Yoruba

Country:

Nigeria

Material:

Wood

Period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

29x3x3 cm

Weight:

80 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $90.00

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Pointer – Wood – Ifa Oracle – Yoruba – Nigeria

Lot 0013

Estimate $110-$150

Mar 4, 2026, 12:12 PM EST

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