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Pair of Yoruba Ogboni Society Edans
Antiques: Regional Art: African: Artifacts Pre 1900: item #262710 1-0033
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AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
(33) 5.63.56.27.98
Euros 195
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Pair of "edans", each with a nicely cast head on top of the shaft. Both heads have a loop on top and are joined together with a small chain. Bronze, with fine dark-green patina. Africa, Nigeria, Ogboni Secret Society, Yoruba Peoples. Height: 7" (18cm). The pair is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand that enhances their beauty. Obvious signs of use and age, otherwise excellent condition. Note 1: the Ogboni Society is a secret society which has great power in all aspects of the Yoruba Peoples' l... Click for details
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Pair of Yoruba Ogboni Society Edans
Antiques: Regional Art: African: Artifacts Pre 1900: item #262048 1-0007
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AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
(33) 5.63.56.27.98
SOLD
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Pair of "edans", each with a head on top of the shaft, with conical hat, elaborate coiffe and loop on top for attachment, and a bow tie style decor on the lower side of the shaft. One of the edans has a small chain attached to the loop: this chain was originally supposed to link the two heads together. Bronze, with fine reddish-green patina (a sign of old age). Africa, Nigeria, Ogboni Secret Society, Yoruba Peoples. Obvious signs of usae and great age, excellent condition. Height: 5 3/8" (13,5cm... Click for details
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