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Saturday, 23 January 2016

YORUBA IFA DIVINATION BAG!









IFA DIVINATION BAGS
Date: 20th century
Geography: Nigeria
Culture: Yoruba peoples
Medium: Cotton, beads, leather
Dimensions: Length 11-1/2 in Breath 6-1/2 in
Classification: Textiles and Beadwork
Dedicated to the perpetual pursuit of knowledge, the Apo Ifa is a divination bag carried by babalawos. Their mobility and freedom to practice their profession anywhere are facilitated by a portable set of diving implements, which includes palm nuts (opele Ifa), a tray (opon Ifa), a tapper (iroke Ifa), and a small ivory head symbolic of the god Esu (also called Elegba). These are carried in the apo Ifa...


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  1. The Yoruba Ifa divination system, rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people of Nigeria, holds profound significance in their spiritual practices. One of the essential tools in this ancient art is the Ifa divination bag, a sacred and meticulously crafted item that connects practitioners to the wisdom of their ancestors. In this blog post, we will explore the Yoruba Ifa divination bag, its significance, and the cultural heritage it represents. Partnering with ReviseBook, a renowned digital marketing agency, we aim to shed light on this mesmerizing tradition and share its cultural importance with the world.
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