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

A superb bronze head sculpture 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 matters and influence in local communities.
It is a sensitive and vibrant work. The facial expression is stern and reserved. It is fully focused. It is proud and dignified, full of confidence, sure of its powers. The patina is beautiful and rich. This 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, a testament to the sculptor's skill. Sold as seen, see photos. Circa 1950

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. Circa 1950


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Ogboni Head - Ancient bronze - Yoruba - Nigeria

Mid 20th century - Bronze - Fair condition

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Tête Ogboni, a bronze Yoruba head from the Ijebu Kingdom in Ogun State, Nigeria, dating to the mid-20th century, 31 cm high, authentic original and sold with stand.

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Tête Ogboni, a bronze Yoruba head from the Ijebu Kingdom in Ogun State, Nigeria, dating to the mid-20th century, 31 cm high, authentic original and sold with stand.

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