Paire de bâtons rituels "edan ogboni" ("edan oshugbo") ·  Nigéria, Yoruba · ID: 3047260

Description

bronze/brass, iron, base

A male and a female figure, each cast around iron spikes. Both have “ogboni” crescents on their foreheads and hold signs of dignity in their hands (ceremonial pipe and knife).

“Ogboni” is a secret society of the Yoruba, which is called “oshugbo” in the Ijebu area.

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

“Edan” staffs are used by cult members as a symbol of membership and were worn hanging around the neck. The staffs are also said to be a physical embodiment of the god “Edan” himself.

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.

L’objet Paire de bâtons rituels “edan ogboni” (“edan oshugbo”) avec l’ID d’objet 3047260 a fait partie de la vente aux enchères 95e Vente aux enchères Tribal Art dans 24 octobre 2020. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 222 a atteint un prix de vente de 3 600 € pour un prix d’adjudication de 2 500 €.

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