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Unusual Edan, Ogboni Society, Yoruba Peoples browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:African:Artifacts: Pre 1900: item # 654527 Please refer to our stock # 1-0423 when inquiring.
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques La Borie 81170 Livers Cazelles, FRANCE (33) 5.63.56.27.98 Guest Book Euros 450 |
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| "Edan" in the shape of a statue representing a female figurine, with conical coiffe, small ears, large eyes and nose, long neck and torso, small breasts, wearing an elaborate skirt, kneeling on a round base. Hole and parts of a chain on top of coiffe for attachment. Bronze, with long iron rod beneath. Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba Peoples, 19th century. Edans were attributes worn by members of the Ogboni Society, an important and exclusive group having great influence among the Yoruba tribes. Height (including rod): 10 5/8" (27 cm). The piece is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand that enhances its unusual beauty. Obvious signs of use and age, fine dark-green patina with reddish areas (a sign of great age), heavy oxidization on iron rod. Excellent condition. A rather rare piece. | |||||||||
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