Hand of Glory has dated this Yoruba Ogboni Bronze Figure to the 19th Century.
It's more characteristic to see two figures of male and female form which were suspended from a chain, whereas this figure represents a male and female on each side with a susepension loop at the top. These are fascination objects from Yoruba culture and are an important ritual objects. It's function is to harmonise the forces and spirits of nature.
Well patinated colouration on the female side of the figure but less patinated on the male side where it obviously laid flat against the body, which indicates its ritualistic use.
Hand of Glory has dated this Yoruba Ogboni Bronze Figure to the 19th Century.
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West African Yoruba Ogboni Edan Bronze Janus Figure, 19th Century
