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Description : A metal Opa Osanyin. Nigeria, Yoruba. 20th century. 61h x 14 1/2w x 13d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: To the Yoruba people the imagery of a large bird in the center of a gathering of birds represents power to control spirits and the power of god to keep evil at bay. The can be carried by herbalists, who are believed to be the priests of the gods of healing, Osanyin and Erinle. For a similar item see The Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, Washington, D.C., Herbalists staff, early to mid 20th century, 84-10-1.

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