YORUBA CAST BRASS EDAN

TWO AFRICAN YORUBA PEOPLE BRASS MALE/FEMALE EDAN OGBONI SOCIETY STAFF FINIALS, NIGERIAN, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, the seated pair chained to each other and cast on tapering wrought iron spikes, t

A pair of Yoruba brass Edan rods, Ogboni Nigeria, a male and female with a long metal rod below each figure, originally linked together by the chain hanging from the male, mounted on a wood base. ht.

Circa 19th-20th century AD The figures, linked by a chain, have deeply articulated eyes, ears, and lips, their legs separate from the rod that makes up their body

* A Group of African Tools, Pole Arms and Other Metal Articles 19th/20th century comprising a battle axe and spear, a Yoruba pair of brass and iron Edan, a wood and iron axe, an iron spike and a group

brass, cast around iron staff, crowned by a bearded face, "ogboni" sign in shape of two opposed crescents on the forehead, incised scarification marks, small bird sculpture, patina, base; the "oshugbo

Large Yoruba Bronze Necklace decorated with a strand of bronze Yoruba Rings and Rings with Bells. Cast in bronze (copper/brass alloy) (lost wax method). The rings measure approx. 1" Diameter, with the

A finely cast bronze double edan staff piece, used by the Ogboni or Oshugbo, one of the most prominent Yoruba religious cult societies, which worships the owner of the earth, Onile. The prime function

**Originally Listed At $150** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A brass anklet, hollow cast with openwork motifs, used as currency and to signify wealth. Si

A pair of cast bronze figures known as "Edan" by the Ogboni society, and is said to resemble the Yoruba deity Onile, the owner of the earth, who takes on both male and female forms. Yoruba peoples, Ni

A group of four Nigerian figures. 20th century. ++ Yoruba style brass Shango staff. 12 1/4" x 4" x 2". ++ Brass bell with adorned cast Benin style heads. 7 1/2" x 3 1/8" x 3 1/4". ++ Benin style brass

Cast pair of metal staff most likely depicting Edan & Ogboni. Appear to be of Ogbon Yoruba Nigeria origin. They are from the top of the head loupe to the tip of the spike approx 29 inches in length. H

A finely cast set of ritual scepters linked by a Chain , heavy oxidized surface suggests field use over time. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria. The staffs themselves measure 10 inches tall ( 13 inches tall on

West Africa, Nigeria and Benin, Yoruba peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A pair of linked human male and female representations, cast in bronze, with loop holes connected with a brass chain

A pair of Brass and iron figures attached to each other with a hand made chain. The bronze was melted over two iron spikes. Pairs of these brass figures are commissioned whenever a new member is induc

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Nigeria and Benin, Yoruba peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A pair of linked human male and female representations, cast in bronze, with loop holes con

A Finely cast bronze staff with kneeling anthropomorphic figure on top wearing a ceremonial crown and holding a pair of staff. The Edan Ogboni is used by Ogboni Cult members as a Symbol of Membership

A cast bronze staff used by Ogboni cult members as a symbol of membership, as well as an image AND representation of the god Edan in physical form. When a new member joins the cult, he or she is given

A cast bronze staff used by Ogboni cult members as a symbol of membership, as well as an image AND representation of the god Edan in physical form. When a new member joins the cult, he or she is given

Attributed to Alain Chervet (French, b. 1944), circa 1970s. A Hollywood Regency style large figural dining table with thick rectangular glass top on two cast brass figural elements representing opposi

Impressive American Cast Brass Six-Arm Gasolier third quarter 19th century, the ornate central shaft with elaborate scrolled mounts, the central pierced ring with angel faces and fitted with six arms

Twelve Antique American Cast Brass Tie Backs , rosette design, dia. 3 1/2 in . Provenance: Schwitz Collection, Franklin, LA

A brass armlet. Nigeria, Yoruba. 19th century. 8 1/2"h x 8"dia. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

Philadelphia or New York, circa 1820. Together with a Federal brass and wirework firescreen, a pair of jamb hooks, a brass trivet and a stone tool rest. 6 pieces. Andirons 29 1/2"h x 13"w x 21"d By de

Stamped L1, 33M?, 660C37. The whistle is 18.5 tall x 6.5" diameter