Lot n° 232
Estimation :
80 - 120
EUR
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Result
: 120EUR
YORUBA, Nigeria - Lot 232
YORUBA, Nigeria
Ipon Ifa" divination tray carved with a head in relief
Wood, old brown and honey patina, with wear marks
D. 28.5 cm
The divination tray is an essential element of Yoruba divinatory practices. Used by Babalawo priests, it serves to interpret the messages of divinities and guide individuals in their decisions. The relief-carved head symbolizes the connection between the divine and the human world, reinforcing the object's role as mediator.
Expert: Serge REYNES
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