Zemanek-Münster

Face bell "omo" of the "ogboni" society

Nigéria, Bénin
Vendu 150 €
Taille
H: 9,5 cm
H: 3.7 inch

Description

brass, without clapper, min. dam., small missing parts, slight traces of corrosion;
the “omo” is said to represent remote ancestors, although each chief must have a facebell cast which will be later worn by his son over the right shoulder with the bell resting on the hip of the wearer.


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