Lot 510

Yoruba Opon Igede Ifa, Eshu Face Lid | Nigeria

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Yoruba Opon Igede Ifa, Eshu Face Lid | Nigeria

Estimate: $600 - $900

Starting Bid: $250

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by Artemis Fine Arts
July 30, 2026 8:00 AM MDT
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Louisville, CO, US 80027

Nigeria. Low cylindrical carved wood lidded bowl, the lid is carved with a relief face of Eshu having large rimmed eyes, wide nose, horizontal mouth with teeth, and chin on bottom section. Relief geometric handle lies in slightly concave center of lid. The base bowl contains five separate compartments. Dark brown old patina with layered deposits. The Yoruba diviner uses an “Opon Igede Ifa” to store the tools of his trade, beads, cowrie shells, kola or palm nuts, divination chains, and a tapper used to awaken the gods. 4.75" H × 11" D (12.07 cm H × 27.94 cm D).

Provenance: Piltch collection, Brooklyn.

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