Ifa oracle tapper · Nigéria, Yoruba · ID: 3033486
Description
ivory, reddish brown patina, sacrificial traces, surmounted by a kneeling figure, min. dam., traces of age and abrasion, fissures through age, on metal base;
tappers are made of wood, brass or ivory. They are used by the diviners to strike the Ifa tray with the pointed end in order to attract “orunmilas” attention at the beginning of the session. The broad end is often hollowed, forming a bell, with a small clapper inside, which is rattled during invocations.
L’objet Ifa oracle tapper avec l’ID d’objet 3033486 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 70th tribal art auction dans 8 septembre 2012 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 319 a atteint un prix de vente de 1 000 €.
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