Arms, Armour, Asian and Ethnographic Antiques
от Scollard Auctions
Контакты аукционного дома
14.11.23
Brea, California, Соединенные Штаты
Условия участия
Демо
Early November sale featuring arms and armour as well as Asian antiques from China, Japan and Korea, a wide variety of ethnographic ceramics and stone as well as other varied antiques
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ЛОТ 28:
Yoruba Brass Mace or Scepter, Ogboni Society
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Продан за: $150
Стартовая цена:
$
150
Эстимейт :
$300 - $500
Комиссия аукционного дома: 25%
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НДС: 7.75%
Полностью на цену лота и комиссию
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Yoruba Brass Mace or Scepter, Ogboni Society
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
