Mouse Divination Box , Baoulé Ethnic Group, Ivory Coast

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Object description :

"Mouse Divination Box , Baoulé Ethnic Group, Ivory Coast"

Old oracle box used for divination by mice. It is composed of a wooden base on which rests a terracotta pot held by basketry ties. It is complete with its earthen interior allowing the mice to travel to the base. Beautiful black patina. Some accidents and misses on the edge of the pot.
Baoulé ethnic group. Ivory Coast. 19th century

Provenance: Galerie Renaud Vanuxem, Paris. Private collection, Paris.

Boxes used for divination by mice, Mathilde Buratti. https://journals.openedition.org/aaa/462

Price: 1 400 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Some scratches and chips

Material: Terracotta
Diameter: 20 cm
Height: 21 cm

Reference: 1260055