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African Yoruba Diviner's Box, Nigeria

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African Yoruba Diviner's Box, Nigeria. Carved wood. Very old, native repairs. Provenance: ex. Michael Oliver, purchased Lome, Togo, 1983. Size: 7'' x 21'' x 21'' (18 x 53 x 53 cm).

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African Yoruba Diviner's Box, Nigeria

Name: African Yoruba Diviner's Box, Nigeria
SKU: 144061058
Price: 500 USD
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Estimate $500 - $1,000

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