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Nigeria
Culture Yoruba
Kingdom of Ijebu, Ogun State
Ogboni secret society
20th century
Bronze
H.31cm

Superb bronze head statue from the Kingdom of Ijebu, Ogun State, Nigeria. This object belongs to the Ogboni secret society. It is a powerful society that deals with justice and influence in local communities.
It is a sensitive and living work. The expression on the face is stern and closed. It is entirely focused. It is proud and dignified, full of confidence, sure of its powers. The patina is beautiful and rich. It is the work of a seasoned artist. This object was made using the lost-wax casting technique (see Google), which makes the work unique. The metal is fine proof of the sculptor's skill. Sold as is, see photographs. Without laboratory testing, the attribution is given for guidance. The piece remains subject to authentication.

Nigeria
Culture Yoruba
Royaume d'Ijebu, état d'Ogun
Société secrète Ogboni
XXe
Bronze
H.31cm

Superbe tête de statue en bronze du Royaume d'Ijebu, état d'Ogun, Nigeria. Cet objet appartient à la société secrète Ogboni. C'est une société puissante qui s'occupe des affaires de justice et d'influence dans les communautés local.
C'est une oeuvre sensible et vivante. L'expression du visage est dur et fermé. Il est totalement concentré. Il est fier et digne, plein d'assurance, sûr des ses pouvoirs. La patine est belle et riche. C'est un l"oeuvre d'un artiste aguerri. Cet objet fut réalisé avec la technique de la cire perdu (voir Google) ce qui rend l'oeuvre unique. Le métal est fin preuve de l'habileté du sculpteur. Vendu en l'état, voir les photos. Sans test de laboratoire, l'attribution est donnée à titre indicatif. La pièce reste sujette à authentification.


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Ogboni Head - Yoruba - Nigeria

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Tête Ogboni, a bronze sculpture from the Yoruba culture of the Ijebu Kingdom in Ogun State, Nigeria, 31 cm high, authentic original and sold with stand.

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Tête Ogboni, a bronze sculpture from the Yoruba culture of the Ijebu Kingdom in Ogun State, Nigeria, 31 cm high, authentic original and sold with stand.

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