Diviner's Staff c. 20th century

"Diviner's Staff" is a 20th century Yoruba metalwork sculpture, currently housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The staff is adorned with stylized birds, a popular motif in Yoruba art, symbolizing spiritual messengers. This intricate piece is a testament to the artistry of the Yoruba people, who are known for their intricate metalwork and symbolic imagery. The staff's form, with its spiraling central rod and perched birds, evokes a sense of both grounded stability and spiritual ascension.