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19th C. African Yoruba Iron Ceremonial Staff

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19th C. African Yoruba Iron Ceremonial Staff

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West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba Tribe, 19th century CE or earlier. Rare Opa Osanyin herbalist's staff. Made of hand-forged iron with staff in a long spear shaped support to which a ring of applied birds have been added, large bird head at top with figure below with offering vessel in its hands. The Yoruba believe that a large bird surrounded by smaller birds symbolizes the power of good over evil and the ability to control spirits and supernatural forces. As such opa osanyin physically represents this power: one large bird is typically surrounded by 16 smaller birds at the summit of the staff. The smaller birds represent witches; these witches can transform themselves into birds to support the healing process for Erinle. A wonderful example! Size: 19" H (48.3 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970.

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Minor losses to bird tails, else excellent

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19th C. African Yoruba Iron Ceremonial Staff

Name: 19th C. African Yoruba Iron Ceremonial Staff
SKU: 50412692
Price: 300 USD
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