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Ifa Divination Tapper (Iroke Ifa), carved. Yoruba, Nigeria. C. 1920–30. L. 29.

Provenance: Ex. Old Danish private collection, Field collected in the 1960s.

Condition

Old damage on top of the carved head, the tapper has probably been longer. Several countries outside the EU (third countries) ban import of items containing materials from endangered species. This lot number might be covered by such provision and potential buyers are advised to familiarize themselves with these rules.

Auction

Paintings, furniture and varia, 4 July 2022

Category
Estimate

3,000–4,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

1,550 DKK  

2 bids

When Bidder Bid
1,550 DKK
1,500 DKK