Title staff "iwana ogun" · Nigéria, Yoruba · ID: 3038576
Description
iron, brass, surmounted by a seated male figure with chinbeard and hat, small bells attached, min. dam., slight traces of corrosion, small missing parts, base;
such staffs are made in the name of “ogun”, the god of blacksmiths and warriors, who is in charge of all products made by them. They are prerogatives of the head of blacksmiths and also emblems of the war chiefs. “Ogun’s” nature is often characterized by singing and devotees of the iron god may sacrifice dogs to their deity.
L’objet Title staff “iwana ogun” avec l’ID d’objet 3038576 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 80th Tribal Art Auction dans 27 juin 2015 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 372 a atteint un prix de vente de 3 500 €.
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Expertise
Thermoluminescence Certificate, No 990237, Ralf Kotalla, Haigerloch, 21.04.1999