Obì Àbàtà Black and white version. Everyday divination for the òrìṣà devotee brings a concise and useful explanation to the hands of English-speaking readers. The author, an olosha with over 15 years of initiation, includes years of experience and research into an accessible, easy-to-understand book devoid of the inaccuracies and misrepresentations found in too many works about the tradition. This book was first published in Cuba by the academic press Ediciones Oriente of Santiago de Cuba, where the author has family ties. This edition has been extensively revised and expanded, and can include color photos upon request.