DepartmentTextiles-Africa

Ifa Diviner's bag (apo)

NameDiviner's bag

CultureYoruba

Dateca. 1900

Place madeNigeria, Africa

MediumGlass beads, cotton, leather

DimensionsOverall: 32 5/16 x 13 3/8 in. (82 x 34 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, Gift of Diane and Sandy Besser, FA.2006.77.17.

Object numberFA.2006.77.17

Collections

Beadwork

DescriptionLeather pouch with striped cloth handle, front flap-beaded in multi-colored geometric patterns. One dominant red bead. Triangular beaded attachments and on 3 edges.

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