Venda divining dice
based on Stayt (1931)
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The four pieces represent (from left to right): Vhami (old man), Tshilume (young man), Twalima (old woman), Lumwe (young woman).
Each die has two sides so that there are sixteen possible permutations. Each of these positions has a name and a recognised interpretation.
Many practioners throw several sets of dice at the same time, but each set of four is read independently.
Ref.:
Stayt, H.A. 1931. The Bavenda. London: Oxford University Press for the International Institute of African Languages & Cultures.
Stayt, H.A. 1931. The Bavenda. London: Oxford University Press for the International Institute of African Languages & Cultures.