Ifa priest's necklace "odigba ifa" ·  Nigeria, Yoruba · ID: 3049022

Description

coloured glass beads in different shapes and sizes, string material,
Incorporated into the ensemble is the “gbekude”, a seed from a tree sacred to “orunmila” that works to ensure a long and prosperous life for the diviner and his family.

The object Ifa priest’s necklace “odigba ifa” with the object ID 3049022 was last part of the auction Online Auction at September 27, 2023 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 248 achieved a sales price of EUR 80.

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Comparing literature

Witte, Hans, A Closer Look, Berg en Dal 2004, ill. 226