The panels, called Yata, are worn, usually in pairs, in public ceremonies by Ifa priestesses. The measurement is the height of the panel and strap followed by the width of the panel. Most have a rigid fiber panel covered with cloth, on which the beads and other additions are sewn or attached.
Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.
| Object |
Ifa panel |
| Ethnic group: |
Yoruba |
| Country: |
Nigeria |
| Material: |
Cauri shells, Fabric |
| Estimated period: |
Mid 20th century |
| Sold with stand: |
No |
| Dimensions: |
97x27x1 cm |
| Weight: |
800 gram |
| Condition: |
Good condition, used withsigns of wear |
