Divination Tray (Opon Ifa)

Yoruba people, Nigeria, African

20th century

  • Titles Divination Tray (Opon Ifa) (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood
  • Dimensions 1 x 14 1/4 in. Diam. (2.5 x 36.2 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Barry and Toby Hecht, 1988.125
  • Work Type divination tray
  • Classification Ceremonial Objects

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