Zemanek-Münster

Oracle bowl "agere ifa"

Nigeria, Yoruba
not available anymore
Provenance
Helmut Zake, Heidelberg, Germany
Size
H: 12 cm
H: 4.7 inch

Description

light brown wood, dark brown patina, three struts carved in the shape of catfish, rising from a circular base, min. dam., missing parts through insect caused damage, slight traces of abrasion;
such bowls served for keeping palm nuts, used for the “ifa” oracle.


Comparing literature

Witte, Hans, Ifa and Esu, Soest-Holland 1984, p. 71

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