1320/​2009

Yoruba Divination Bowl. Wood, bowl for palmnuts, supported by two kneeling figures(one male and one female), rich brown encrusted partly shiny patina, on oval base. Used in oracle rites. Nigeria. H. 22 cm.

Provenance: Lau Sunde's collection.

Literature: Jean-Baptiste Bacquard: Tribal art of Africa, Thames and Hudson, 1998, p. 100–103.

Auction

Tribal art, 14 May 2013

Category
Estimate

7,000–10,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

5,000 DKK  

One bid

When Bidder Bid
5,000 DKK