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