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Description : Large brass mace or scepter of the 19th century or earlier used by the Ogboni society and Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. The mace head of a stylized head in bulbous form constructed of brass with a series of disc design to base that transition to a multi-sided iron shaft. The center with a brass decoration in disc form that continues to the base in brass as well with cone pommel. 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 20 1/2 L, 4lbs 10 ounces Published Author of African Iron Age art and Antiques
Price: 187.50 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 300 USD-500 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 28
Title : Brass Mace Or Scepter
Scollard Auctions, auctioneer, Brea, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Arms, Armour, Asian and Ethnographic Antiques
Sale date : 14 Nov 2023 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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