Edan ogboni / osugbo brass emblem. This emblem presents a do - Lot 80

Edan ogboni / osugbo brass emblem. This emblem presents a double pair of superimposed brass figures, joined by a chain attached by a ring to the top of the head. The female figures hold their breasts to emphasise the maternal function, while the male figures have their hands brought to their abdomen. They each have a large beard. The edan was worn around the neck publicly in the Ogboni / Osugbo society. Yoruba style - Nigeria H : 58 cm W : 8 cm Bibliography : LAWAL Babatunde, Visions of Yoruba Africa, Edition 5 continents, Milan, 2012, p.135. https://www.quaibranly.fr/fr/explorer-les-collections/base/Work/action/show/notice/293816-paire-de-statuettes-anthropomorphes/page/1/