Dada Areogun of Osi-Ilorin
Divination Bowl (opon igede)
early 20th century
Category
Culture
Yoruba
Place Made
Nigeria: Ekiti Region: City of Osi-Ilorin
Materials
Wood
Measurements
24 3/4 x 23 x 24 in (62.865 x 58.42 x 60.96 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds in honor of E. John Bullard 25th anniversary as Director of NOMA
Accession #
98.52
Description
Highly ornamented vessel, top half depicting images of life including scene of man on bicycle. The base of the bowl depicts figures in ceremonial clothing and in devotional formation. The top register is composed of a series of human heads.