Divination Cup (Agere Ifa)

Yoruba people, Nigeria, African

20th century

  • Titles Divination Cup (Agere Ifa) (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood
  • Dimensions 8 1/2 x 8 in. Diam. (21.6 x 20.3 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Barry Hecht and Toby Hecht, 1988.126
  • Work Type divination cup (agere Ifa)
  • Classification Containers

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