Opon Ifa tray

Maker Unknown, Yoruba

MediumWood

Dimensions12 5/8” x 12”

Credit LineGift of the Herman Copen Trust

Object numberAF2002.0900.COP

DescriptionOpon Ifa tray, round with two prostrating figures on either side of the face of Eshu, and a profile figure of Eshu on the opposite side. This tray once served as the lid of a divination vessel.

ClassificationsCeremonial

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Gender and Society in Africa

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