Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

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Diviner's Bag (apo Ifa)

Maker Yoruba Artist

Date20th century

Made/manufacturedAfrica

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

AFRICAN

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.