"opon Igede Ifa" Divination Box, Yoruba, Nigeria 02
A circular box with compartments called "opon igede ifa." The lid is decorated with several geometric motifs carved in relief. It is topped with a handle depicting a reclining canid. The remaining traces of polychrome paint indicate that this container was originally entirely painted.The interior of the box is divided into three compartments that allowed the diviner to store his divination tools.
Wood (minor losses) pigments.
Yoruba people, Nigeria
Early 20th century
Dimensions: 28 x 23 cm ; Height : 22 cm
Wood (minor losses) pigments.
Yoruba people, Nigeria
Early 20th century
Dimensions: 28 x 23 cm ; Height : 22 cm
Provenance: Featured in the permanent exhibition at the Duke University Museum(Durham, North Carolina) from 1976 to the early 1990s.
-Formerly in the Bruce Greene Collection (Florida)
-Formerly in th eRomano family collection (New Jersey).
1 200 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Solid wood
Length: 28 cm
Width: 23 cm
Height: 22 cm
Reference (ID): 1832082
Availability: In stock
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