Divination Board [Opon Ifa]
Cultural Group
Nigeria, Yoruba people
Datemid 20th century
Mediumwood and chalk
Dimensions7/8 x 12 1/4 x 12 7/8"
ClassificationsTools and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bell
Terms
Object number75.015.006
DescriptionThe diviner (babalawo) uses such a tray to communicate with Ifa, the principle of certainty, order, and fate. The tray is dusted with chalk and marks are made in the powder to record the number of palm nuts manipulated by the diviner.On View
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Chokwe people
20th century