Zemanek-Münster

Oracle tapper "iroke ifa" with clapper

Nigeria, Yoruba
sold EUR 700
Provenance
Bernd Muhlack, Kiel, Germany
Size
H: 31,5 cm
H: 12.4 inch

Description

ivory,

At the beginning of each divination session, the “ifa” priest needs the “iroke” to invoke the divine powers (“orunmila”) to participate in the following rituals by rhythmically striking the divination board “opon ifa” and chanting prayers.


Expertise

Certificate of the Nature Conservation Authority, Würzburg, No. DE-WÜS241016-308

Notices

This object is subject to CITES. Please note that it can only be sent within the European Union. At the present time export in third countries is prohibited, respectively, export licenses in third countries for objects containing or made of protected materials are only granted under stringent conditions.


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