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Description : Decorated and ornate brass mace or scepter of the 19th century or earlier used by the Ogboni society and Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. The head with a pattern of four circular spun brass leaves with two in brass and two in iron, to the center a turned iron screw probably for ceremonial attachments. Iron shaft with a brass disc design to the center and another brass decoration to the base decorated in ribbed design and loop to the base.
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 16 L, 1lb 1 ounce
Published Author of African Iron Age art and Antiques
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n° 40 Titre : Yoruba Brass Mace Or Scepter Scollard Auctions, Salle de vente
, Brea, US🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Titre de la vente : Fall Variety Sale Arms, Armour, Ethno & Antiques Date de la vente : 24/10/2023🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Référence de l'enchère
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