Ifá divination vessel (àgéré Ifá)
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Ifá divination vessel (àgéré Ifá) (mid- late 1800s). Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund Rights: CC0. https://clevelandart.org/art/1994.200

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The mother figure of this vessel from the Southern Ekiti region represents a devotee who kneels before the gods. The vessel once held the 16 sacred palm nuts essential to divination rituals. The object was used by a priest as a medium through which to communicate with the god of fate, Orunmila, in order to gain insight into an individual’s destiny or to understand the cause of misfortune.

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A dark-brown wood sculpture depicts two stylized figures supporting a large bowl, showcasing intricate carving and traditional African artistry.

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