Idiom in Ogboni art refers to very ancient beginnings. Except for certain metal forms in Orisha art which demonstrably influenced, Ogboni art in its iconic orientation is not easy to reconcile with …

The anthropomorphic brass staff of the Yoruba Ogboni Society—the edan Ogboni —holds a position of isolation and aesthetic distinction within the Yoruba plastic.

Discover the fascinating world of the Ogboni fraternity, one of Nigeria’s most esteemed secret societies. At its centerpiece lies the Edan Ogboni, an extraordinary ritual tool known for its …

Edan Yoruba, fascinating figurines in Yoruba culture, hold significant cultural and symbolic value in the Ogboni society. Representing the duality of Onile, the owner of the land, these brass …

Ẹdan Ògbóni is a pair of male and female brass figures with iron stems, usually joined at the top by an iron chain. It is an emblem of membership in the Ògbóni society, which wielded …

2023年3月25日 · Ędan Ògbóni, also known as the “Ogboni staff” or “Ogboni wand,” is a ritual tool used in the Ogboni fraternity, a secret society in Nigeria. The Ogboni fraternity is one of the …

Edan Ogboni symbolize the founding couple of a community, the power of the Ogboni society and the need for male-female cooperation. On the left, the male figure holds a sword and pot, while …

Although the functions of the Ogboni society have narrowed considerably in recent decades, members traditionally select, install and bury kings, judge criminal cases, and issue …

E dan Ogb6ni is a pair of male and female brass figures with iron stems, usually joined at the top by an iron chain (Figs. 1-3, 13). It is an emblem of membership in the Ogb6ni society, which …

Title: Staffs: Couple (Edan Ogboni) Date: 19th century Geography: Nigeria Culture: Yoruba peoples Medium: Brass Dimensions: Height 9-1/2 in. Classification: Metal-Sculpture Credit …