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Diviner’s Staff
20th century
Yoruba
iron
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Ifa Divination Tapper
20th century
Yoruba
ivory
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Bowl
20th century
Yoruba
wood
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Herbalist’s Staff
early 20th century
Yoruba
iron
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Hunter’s Bird Decoy Headdress
circa 1950
Hausa
wood, abrus seeds, leather and string
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House of the Head
1880-1940
Yoruba
leather, carved wood, cloth, metal and cowrie shells
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Diviner’s Bag
20th century
Yoruba
cloth with multi-colored beadwork
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Ogboni staff
1900-1970
Yoruba
brass and iron
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Ogboni gong
20th century
Yoruba
bronze
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Ifa divination tapper
Early 20th century
Yoruba
ivory and metal
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