Bâton rituel "edan ogboni", 19e siècle ·  Nigéria, Yoruba · ID: 3048017

Description

bronze, base

“Edan” embodies the authority of the “ogboni” society, according to whose principles the social order within the community is regulated.

The “edan” staffs are used by cult members as a symbol of membership but they are also believed to be the god “Edan” in physical form.

The novices receive these staffs at their initiation into the “ogboni” society from the hand of the high priest “apena”. They remain in their possession until death and are kept in a hidden place in the house.

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Publications

AHDRC: 0159266

Exposition

Brussels, Belgium, BRAFA - Brussels Antiques & Fine Arts Fair, 26 January - 3 February 2019