Round "Opon Ifa" divination tray with fine carved decorative elements. Yoruba, Nigeria. Carved wood. 1st quarter of the 20th century. Rare. Ø: 21,5 cm. H 30cm including base. During divination consultations, the Ifá opon is used by a babalawo to communicate with Ifá, who is the only one able to identify the causes and solutions to personal and collective problems, and to restore harmony with the spirits Provenance: collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate from M Humblet accompanies this work.

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