Divintation Switch

This is labelled in the British Museum catalogue as a divination switch. It consists of a bundle of cane sticks, bound with cotton and cowrie shells at one end. Similar items have been associated with the Arieogbo, or Ayogbo, society, used for making accusations of witchcraft.

Further Information

  • Type: Religious/ritual equipment, charms
  • Object: Divintation Switch
  • Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre, Textile, Shell
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 750mm [L] x 80mm [W] x 70mm [C]
  • Production Date: Pre 1909
  • Associated Places: Kareve
  • Associated People: W. St John Oswell
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1909.805.2

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