Ifa divination bell (iro Ifa)
Maker: Unidentified Yoruba artist
Medium:Ivory, metal
Geography: Ilorin, Nigeria
Date: 1969
Object number: 2009.83.6
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. Jack Lieber
DescriptionIvory divination bell representing a kneeling woman holding her breasts. Bells such as these were used at the onset of Ifa divination rituals to call Ifa's attention.