Mouse Divination Box , Baoulé Ethnic Group, Ivory Coast
Old oracle box used for divination by mice. It is composed of a wooden base on which rests a terracotta pot held by basketry ties. It is complete with its earthen interior allowing the mice to travel to the base. Beautiful black patina. Some accidents and misses on the edge of the pot.
Baoulé ethnic group. Ivory Coast. 19th century
Provenance: Galerie Renaud Vanuxem, Paris. Private collection, Paris.
Boxes used for divination by mice, Mathilde Buratti. https://journals.openedition.org/aaa/462
Baoulé ethnic group. Ivory Coast. 19th century
Provenance: Galerie Renaud Vanuxem, Paris. Private collection, Paris.
Boxes used for divination by mice, Mathilde Buratti. https://journals.openedition.org/aaa/462
1 400 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Some scratches and chips
Material: Terracotta
Diameter: 20 cm
Height: 21 cm
Reference (ID): 1260055
Availability: In stock
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