Title staff "iwana ogun"
Nigéria, Yoruba
Vendu
3 500 €
Taille
H: 104 cm
H: 40.9 inch
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.