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Divination Board (Opon Ifa)
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Divination Board (Opon Ifa)

Artist/Maker Nigeria, Yoruba people
Date20th century
CultureYoruba
Mediumwood
DimensionsOverall: 14 1/2 x 14 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (36.8 x 37.5 x 3.2 cm)
ClassificationsTools and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Alan Potamkin
Terms
    Object number2007.48.31
    On View
    On view
    Collections
    • Art of Africa
    DescriptionThe face of Eshu at the top of the board indicates that fate (Orunmila) and uncertainty (Eshu) are interrelated and cannot be dealt with separately.
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