Ifa priest's necklace "odigba ifa"
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Lot: 248
Online AuctionIfa priest's necklace "odigba ifa"
Nigeria, Yoruba
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Stoffers, Kiel, Germany | L: 29.9 inch |
80 EUR
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance |
coloured glass beads in different shapes and sizes, string material,
Incorporated into the ensemble is the "gbekude", a seed from a tree sacred to "orunmila" that works to ensure a long and prosperous life for the diviner and his family.
Witte, Hans, A Closer Look, Berg en Dal 2004, ill. 226
