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A Yoruba Ifa Divination Bowl Ex Karl Zabel Collection

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A Yoruba Ifa Divination Bowl Ex Karl Zabel Collection

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Description

A finely carved wooden ceremonial bowl featuring the image of a warrior with whip and shield , finely carved beard and coiffure, carved regalia and incised linear designs. Known as Agere Ifa, such bowls were used in a ritual context by a Priest or diviner. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Bowl measures 10 x 6.5 inches. Provenance: Ex Karl and Wilma Zabel collection, New York, also a private New Jersey collection.

Condition

Good, well handled, shallow stress fracture

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A Yoruba Ifa Divination Bowl Ex Karl Zabel Collection

Name: A Yoruba Ifa Divination Bowl Ex Karl Zabel Collection
SKU: 171630043
Price: 220 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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