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Old Yoruba Beaded Diviners Bag

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Description

A wonderful old beaded diviners pouch showing handling and field use over many years. Diviners carry the tools they need for an ifa divination ceremony in a beaded bag. The bag measures 9 x 8 inches. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa.

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fair, well used

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Old Yoruba Beaded Diviners Bag

Name: Old Yoruba Beaded Diviners Bag
SKU: 114166138
Price: 110 USD
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Estimate $300 - $500

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