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Divination tapper

Yoruba artist

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

Date

19th century

Type

Sculpture

Medium

Ivory

Department

NMAfA

Institution

National Museum of African Art

Object number

nmafa_2015-9-24

Credit

Gift of Harold Gray