Sale 219 Lot 220

IVORY COAST BAULE CARVED WOOD MOUSE DIVINATION VESSEL WITH COWRIE SHELLS AND CORDAGE Carved wooden pot-form mouse divination vessel ("gbagba") originating from the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire. Used ritualistically by diviners to consult spirits, the vessel is embellished with band incising along the exterior, wrapped cordage, attached cowrie shells, and a bound leather handle. Diameter (of the base): 11 inches; height: 9 inches
$80-120

PROVENANCE: Collection of Bob Nothstein, Silver Spring, MD.
All proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit charitable causes.