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Yoruba ivory tapper, 19th / 20th c.

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Description

An ivory tapper with a kneeling female figure at center and incised linear motifs. Nigeria, Yoruba. Late 19th to early 20th century. object: 13 1/2"h x 1 1/2"diam, with stand: 15 1/4"h x 3"w x 3 1/4"d.

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Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.
Simpson inventory #8726. Catalog Notes: This tapper which is highly patinated indicating it was used often for divination practices. Traditionally oridinary tappers are made of more common materials such as wood. However, successful diviners often have tools made of rarer and more prestigious materials such as copper alloy or ivory. The ivory can only come a king, or "Oba" as he is know to his people. Only he has rights to ivory and much allow others to use it.

Condition

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Yoruba ivory tapper, 19th / 20th c.

Name: Yoruba ivory tapper, 19th / 20th c.
SKU: 47936909
Price: 4000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,500 - $2,500

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