Divination tapper
National Museum of African Art

Divination tapper

Yoruba artist · 19th century

Ivory
National Museum of African Art
CC0 — Public Domain
National Museum of African Art

Tapering ivory tusk, carved with a human head atop two stacked bata drum (hourglass) shapes, with another on the head, topped by a smooth pointed end. Overall warm honey colored patina

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