YORUBA DIVINER'S BAG 17, NIGERIA
Photographs © Tim Hamill
YORUBA
Ifa Bag 17
6.5" w.
$1200
This small leather bag is authentic and old.
Used to carry divination objects and tools, the bags are worn in public
ceremonies by Ifa priestesses as well as being displayed in their homes
and shrines. Beads were signs of wealth and status. The decorated front
of the bag lifts up to reveal a pouch on the back panel.
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