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Yoruba (Nigeria), Tray for Ifa Divination, Wood

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Ethnographic Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 2,400.00 USD
Yoruba (Nigeria), Tray for Ifa Divination, Wood
<B>Yoruba (Nigeria)</B></I><BR>(A)Tray for Ifa Divination, <I>Opon Ifa</B></I><BR>Wood, pigment<BR>Height: 13 inches Width: 13 ¾ inches<BR><BR><B>Yoruba (Nigeria)</B></I><BR>(B)Tray for Ifa Divination, <I>Opon Ifa</B></I><BR>Wood, cord, cowry shell, white powder<BR>Height: 10 inches Width: 13 7/8 inches<BR><BR>(A)A nearly circular tray analogous to those above, this example has more elaborate border designs outside the plain center area. At the top is the head of Eshu, and inside the series of motifs is a band of carved beads. There are some minor use losses on the back.<BR><BR>(B)This rectangular tray, with slightly concave long sides, includes the usual face of Eshu Elegba, at top. The low relief raised border shows a zigzag motif on the long sides and then continuous interlace on the shorter ones. The condition is good, with extensive use patination.<BR><BR>Provenance: H. Bruce Greene II and family, Naples, Florida<BR><BR><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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