Where Is Ifá divination vessel (àgéré Ifá)? Museum Location

This African work, dating to mid- late 1800s. Made from wood and colorant, it measures Overall: 31.7 x 15.7 x 15.9 cm (12 1/2 x 6 3/16 x 6 1/4 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the African Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to mid- late 1800s. It's made from wood and colorant. Dimensions: Overall: 31.7 x 15.7 x 15.9 cm (12 1/2 x 6 3/16 x 6 1/4 in.).

It's made from Wood and colorant. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

Ifá divination vessel (àgéré Ifá)

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