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Fine Yoruba Divination Bowl, Nigeria

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Item Details

Description

Fine Yoruba Divination Bowl, Nigeria
Wood, encrustations
Height 9 3/4in (24.5cm)

Provenance
Victor Teicher, Tomkins Collection, New York
Jacaranda Tribal Art, New York
Private Princely Collection

The intricately carved sides in woven appearance; fine dark brown patina with encrustations.
Lot to be sold without reserve.

Condition

Old erosion to bottom; two small old losses to base; age distress line to top rim; wear consistent with age.

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Fine Yoruba Divination Bowl, Nigeria

Name: Fine Yoruba Divination Bowl, Nigeria
SKU: 175986666
Price: 1500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

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