Search Results:

<< Viewing Record 260 of 646 >>
View : Light Box | List View | Image List | Detailed		 


Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Nigerian, Yoruba people
Title:Opon Ifa (Divination tray)
Date Made:early 20th century
Type:Ceremonial
Materials:Wood
Place Made:Africa; Nigeria
Measurements:Overall: 3 5/8 in x 14 7/8 in x 14 in; 9.2 cm x 37.8 cm x 35.6 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1999.19.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
1999-19-a,b.JPG

Label Text:
Designed and carved for use during divination, this opon tray features border decoration inspired by animal forms and patterns. The most important image, however, is the face of Orisa Eshu, guardian of the ritual way, which appears at top. At the beginning of a divination session, the diviner draws a crossroads pattern on the surface as a sign that it is a meeting place of human concerns and spiritual powers.

Link to share this object record:
https://museums.fivecolleges.edu/detail.php?t=objects&type=ext&id_number=AC+1999.19.a%2Cb

Research on objects in the collections, including provenance, is ongoing and may be incomplete. If you have additional information or would like to learn more about a particular object, please email fc-museums-web@fivecolleges.edu.

<< Viewing Record 260 of 646 >>