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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Divination Board (Opon Ifa)
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Divination Board (Opon Ifa)

Date20th century
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
    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.
    On View
    On view
    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    mid 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    mid 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    mid 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    collected ca. 1970
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    mid 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    mid 20th century