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Divination Bowl, early 20th Century
Yoruba people; Nigeria
Wood; 6 1/2 x 20 5/8 x 20 5/8 in.
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Divination Bowl
Divination Bowl, early 20th Century
Yoruba people; Nigeria
Wood; 6 1/2 x 20 5/8 x 20 5/8 in.
…
Divination Bowl, early 20th Century Yoruba people; Nigeria Wood; 6 1/2 x 20 5/8 x 20 5/8 in. 99.75.1 Gift of Dr. Richard and Mrs. Jan Baum

Divination Bowl

ClassificationsFurnishings-Serviceware-bowls
Culture Yoruba
Dateearly 20th century
Made AtNigeria, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions6 1/2 × 20 5/8 × 20 5/8 in. (16.5 × 52.4 × 52.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Richard and Mrs. Jan Baum
Object number99.75.1
DescriptionYoruba divination bowl with lid
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