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Diviner's Bag (apo Ifa)
Diviner's Bag (apo Ifa)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Diviner's Bag (apo Ifa)

Maker Yoruba Artist
Date20th century
Place of originNigeria, Africa
MediumCloth, glass beads, leather
Dimensions9 3/4 x 9 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (24.8 x 24.8 x 3.8 cm)
with strap: 19 3/4 x 9 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (50.2 x 24.8 x 3.8 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineMuseum purchase, funds provided by the Caroline Julier and James G. Richardson Art Acquisition Fund
Object number2003.34
Collections
Visual DescriptionSquare pouch with beaded flap, depicting face, surrounded by zigzag motif. Colors are white, red, yellow, black and blue. Good condition, but some dust on beadwork. Fabric covering on inside of flap and on interior of pouch -- needs further analysis of materials.
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