Oracle bowl "agere ifa"
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Lot: 258
91 Tribal Art AuctionOracle bowl "agere ifa"
Nigeria, Yoruba
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Roland Hartmann, St. Gallen, Switzerland | H: 5.3 inch |
300 EUR
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance |
wood, with a base of a very original shape (snail)
This divination bowls served for keeping the 16 holy palm nuts ("ikin"), which are used for the questioning of the oracle.
