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Ifa Priest's Divination Pouch

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Beaded hide bag with a rounded flap densely decorated with a geometric interlocking motif in white, green, red, and cobalt blue beads, with a twisted hide shoulder strap

Unknown, Ifa Priest's Divination Pouch, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Drs. James and Gladys Strain, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Ifa Priest's Divination Pouch
Culture
Yoruba peoples
Place Made
Africa, Nigeria
Medium
Glass beads on cloth, cotton fabric, cotton rope, burlap, plastic string
Dimensions
9 x 9 1/2 in. (22.86 x 24.13 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Drs. James and Gladys Strain
Accession Number
AC1993.219.8
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
African Art