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Opon Igede Ifa
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Opon Igede Ifa

Maker Unknown, Yoruba, Ekiti
MediumWood
Dimensions20”
Credit LineGift of the Herman Copen Trust
Object numberAF2002.2559.COP
DescriptionOpon Igede Ifa with kneeling mother and child with a lidded bowl in the shape of a chicken. The woman is called Olumeye = “one who knows honor.” Her baby holds an Oshe Shango dance staff and Shere Shango rattle. Ekiti area.
ClassificationsCeremonial
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