Oracle tapper "iroke ifa" ·  Nigéria, Yoruba · ID: 3038411

Description

ivory, reddish brown patina, natural grains visible, metal tag eyes (left one missing), the bottom section hollowed out to form a small bell provided with a wooden clapper, slightly dam., minor missing parts, paint rubbed off in parts, beautiful patina of old age and usage;
such tappers 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.