Ifa divination bowl on zoomorphic supports - Yoruba - Nigeri - Lot 154

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Ifa divination bowl on zoomorphic supports - Yoruba - Nigeri - Lot 154
Ifa divination bowl on zoomorphic supports - Yoruba - Nigeria - first half 20th century Carved wooden ritual cup used for Ifa divination. The hemispherical vessel rests on a circular base and is supported by two stylized bird figures facing each other, their bodies forming the intermediate supports between the base and the bowl. The surfaces feature incised geometric decorations and stylized volumes characteristic of Yoruba sculpture. In Ifa divinatory practice, the diviner (babalawo) consults the oracle using palm nuts, which he manipulates in a container or tray during the ritual. Wood with an old dark patina, partially shiny, with traces of use. Details : Height : 14 cm - Diameter : 14 cm - Weight : 285 g.
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