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Tapper carved with panels of figures and animals and surmounted by a head.
Divination Tapper (Iroke)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Divination Tapper (Iroke)

Maker Yoruba Artist ,Owo
Date20th Century
Place of originNigeria, Nigera
Mediumivory
Dimensions10 1/4 x 1 x 1 1/4 in. (26 x 2.5 x 3.2 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1990.14.41
Collections
Visual DescriptionTapper carved with panels of figures and animals and surmounted by a head.
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