vintage Yoruba divination board (or Opon Ifá),reader. 35"×11"×1" For Sale

vintage Yoruba divination board (or Opon Ifá), a sacred tool used by the Yoruba people of Nigeria for religious ceremonies and communication with spirits. These boards are typically hand-carved from wood and serve as a "consecrated vessel of communication" for a priest (Babalawo) to reveal sacred verses during rituals.Key Features and SymbolismCarved Head (Ori): The head at the top represents the "inner head" or personal destiny, often associated with Eshu, the messenger deity who acts as a bridge between the physical and spiritual realms.Beads: The yellow and red bead necklaces signify status and spiritual energy within Yoruba tradition.Surface and Symbols: The flat central surface is used to interpret marks made in powdered wood during divination. The painted geometric symbols—including the cross and circular motifs—often serving as spiritual markers or represent specific protective forces

35"×11"×1"

NB: Some used signs ( natural crack).