Worn by a diviner over his front and back, the intricately
beaded necklace contains ëmedicinesí for protection
and power while communicating between the world
of the living and the ancestral realm. The face of Eshuí,
the messenger spirit to the ancestors is featured
prominently. The blue & white colors symbolize Orunmila,í
the god of wisdom, who is associated with divination.
Dimensions: 29" x 4" x 3/4"
Ex: Diane and Sandy Besser Collection, Santa Fe, New
Mexico. Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, CA. Published
in The Diane and Sandy Besser Collection: A Gift to the
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.î
