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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Nigerian, Yoruba people
Title:Agere Ifa
Type:Ceremonial
Materials:Wood
Place Made:Africa; Nigeria
Measurements:Overall: 13 3/8 in x 7 1/2 in; 34 cm x 19 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1999.18.a,b
Credit Line:The Barry D. Maurer (Class of 1959) Collection of African art purchased with Amherst College Discretionary Fund and funds from H. Axel Schupf (Class of 1957)
Museum Collection:  Mead Art Museum at Amherst College
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Description:
A divination ritual implement, the agere Ifa holds the sixteen sacred palm nuts (ikin Ifa) used by a Yoruba diviner while "casting Ifa." The base of the container depicts a hunter/warrior sitting astride his horse, accompanied by sword and gun bearers as an image of power and prestige. The lid depicts a bird grasping a shrieking lizard. More than a container, this depicts Ifa as a way of finding aid for life's struggles.

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