Descripción : Heavy brass mace or scepter 19th century or earlier used by the Ogboni society and Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Fine large rectangular head with overlapping bands of brass and an iron core, the sides of the mace head are decorated with stylized figures on top and bottom. The shaft iron construction with brass to the center section and the lower section which also has a small cone.
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 21 L, 3lb 10 ounces
Published Author of African Iron Age art and Antiques
Precio: 187.50 USD🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito.
Estimación (baja/alta) : 300 USD-500 USD🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito.
Sobre el lote Lote N° 39 Título : Yoruba Brass Mace Or Scepter, Ogboni Society Scollard Auctions, subastador, Brea, US🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito. Título de venta : Fall Variety Sale Arms, Armour, Ethno & Antiques Fecha de la venta : 24/10/2023🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito. Referencia de la subasta : Live Sale