A pair of carved wood and polychrome painted 'Ifa divination' bowls with birds, Yoruba, Nigeria, 20th C.

833

H 19,5 cm

 

Ref.:

- For an Ifa divination bowl with bird, see for example accession number 73.10.1 in the Brooklyn Museum (link).

 

Provenance:

- Private collection, Belgium, Bruges.

 

Condition: (UV-checked)

- The usual wear, tear and traces of use.

- Both bases and one top with cracks and metal reinforcements.

- Negligible damage to the birds.

Price incl. premium: € 956,25