Genuine Iyerosun Powder from Nigeria

2oz Jar - screw top lid

Iyerosun is a powder for divination normally extracted from a particular tree. The name iyerosun is derived from Iye (powder) Irosun (Iyosun tree) which means that Iyerosun is a powder derived from the tree Iyosun, it is the wood dust that termites make of the tree wood.

Iyerosun is scattered on the Opon Ifá or Ifá divination tray / tabletop de Ifá and used to mark the Odu Ifá called tefar. This powder is very important to Orunmila and a competent Awo can use it for a variety of rituals and purposes. This dust is necessary for Babalawo or Iyanifa. The position of the Iyerosun in Ifá is so important that the Ikin can not be used without this powder. Therefore, the most sacred aspect of Ifá can not be carried without the use of Iyerosun during divination.