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Description : Large brass mace or scepter of the 19th century or earlier used by the Ogboni society and Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. The mace head of a stylized head in bulbous form constructed of brass with a series of disc design to base that transition to a multi-sided iron shaft. The center with a brass decoration in disc form that continues to the base in brass as well with cone pommel.
The Ogboni society was a secret society in the Yoruba kingdoms of West Africa. The society was part of the checks and balances system of the kingdoms. They performed a range of political and religious functions, including kingmaking, influencing and advising monarchs, high court officials, dethroning Oba / Kings, and ordering Oba to commit self sacrifice or punishment. Size overall 20 1/2 L, 4lbs 10 ounces
Published Author of African Iron Age art and Antiques
Prix: 187.50 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 300 USD-500 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
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n° 28 Titre : Brass Mace Or Scepter Scollard Auctions, Salle de vente
, Brea, US🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Titre de la vente : Arms, Armour, Asian and Ethnographic Antiques Date de la vente : 14/11/2023🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Référence de l'enchère
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