Agere Ifa Figurative divination bowl Nigeria An agere ifa is a sacred receptacle or container used by the Yoruba people for Ifá divination rituals. These carved sculptures, often made of wood or ivory, are designed to hold the sixteen sacred palm nuts (ikin) used in the divination process, which helps to seek answers to questions about life, fate, and problems. The sculptures themselves can take many artistic forms, such as kneeling figures, equestrian figures, or women with children