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Pair of Large Edans, Ogboni Society, Yoruba, Nigeria browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives:Regional Art: Pre 1940: item # 263283 Please refer to our stock # 1-0038 when inquiring.
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| A pair of flat and highly stylized statues of a standing male and a standing female, both with pointed cap with a loop for attachment on top, from which remnants of a chain are still hanging, coffee-bean eyes, scarifications on face, arms open and hands resting on hips, obvious genitalia and very small legs framed by some kind of garment. Both statues rest on pointed tips. Bronze, with greenish patina (male statue) and reddish-green patina (female statue). This pair of bronzes is called "edan" in local language. They are normally linked with a chain at head level (the head is the place where, according to local tradition, the spiritual power is supposed to be), and are used as attributes by members of the Ogboni (or Osugbo) Society among the Yoruba Peoples of Nigeria, Africa. They are the symbol of the power and the presence of the Ogboni Society in all affairs of the Yoruba community. They are often worn around the neck. The present statues show obvious signs of age and use, but their condition is very good. Height: 13 1/8" (33,2cm) for the male and 13 3/8" (34cm) for the female statue. Both pieces are mounted on a custom wood stand. A striking and fine pair acquired many years ago from a British collection. | ||||||||
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