Two ritual staffs "edan oshugbo" ·  Nigéria, Yoruba · ID: 3031072

Description

iron, brass with patina, complete with connecting chain, min. dam., slight traces of corrosion;
“edan” staffs were important ritual objects of the “ogboni” society. They were worn around the neck as a symbol for membership. They protected their owners against diseases and played an important role during funeral celebrations.

L’objet Two ritual staffs “edan oshugbo” avec l’ID d’objet 3031072 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 68th tribal art auction dans 3 mars 2012 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 409 a atteint un prix de vente de 800 €.

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Littérature comparée

Dobbelmann, Th.A.H.M., Der Ogboni-Geheimbund, Berg en Dal 1976, ill. 7