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Early Yoruba Wood Circular Divination Board Face Figures, Early 20th C round

$1,960
$2,45020% Off
£1,494.95
£1,868.6920% Off
€1,702.39
€2,127.9920% Off
CA$2,754.40
CA$3,44320% Off
A$3,004.06
A$3,755.0720% Off
CHF 1,591.35
CHF 1,989.1820% Off
MX$36,014.39
MX$45,017.9920% Off
NOK 20,266.69
NOK 25,333.3620% Off
SEK 18,532.38
SEK 23,165.4820% Off
DKK 12,718.51
DKK 15,898.1420% Off

About the Item

Very early large Yoruba divination board, a classic form round board with face at top, figures, couples, snakes, cowrie shells and other items around the edge of the board. Heavy wood, early 20th century, Nigeria. Areas of erosion, old insect damage and wear in center from traditional use. Provenance: ex - Mereidi Singer Stoli collection, ex Lempertz Auction 2019 With small metal stand for vertical display.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. In appropriate condition for a well-used tribal object with wear, scratches and chips.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SM1041321stDibs: LU1778226926722

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