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FOR IFA
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A Yoruba drum
for Ifa
Of circular form tapering towards the top, three panels carved in relief, one with figure in self-dompting posture (i.e. upholding in each hand the two fishtails which he has in place of legs), wearing flared tunic with stylised hair, flanked by serpents, the others with intertwined mudfish, on pierced base with hatched angled supports, the hide membrane retained with wood pegs, crusty patina
43cm. high
for Ifa
Of circular form tapering towards the top, three panels carved in relief, one with figure in self-dompting posture (i.e. upholding in each hand the two fishtails which he has in place of legs), wearing flared tunic with stylised hair, flanked by serpents, the others with intertwined mudfish, on pierced base with hatched angled supports, the hide membrane retained with wood pegs, crusty patina
43cm. high