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Divination Board [Opon Ifa]
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Divination Board [Opon Ifa]

Cultural Group
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
    On View
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    Collections
    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.
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