September Premier Auction: Day 2
Sat, Sep 16, 2017 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Sep 17, 2017 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 831
Pair Edan Ogboni Bronze Staffs
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Abeokuta, Nigeria, probably 19th century, pair of stylized male and female bronze figures in a seated position, attached by a chain at the top of conical headdresses, oversized facial features, mounted on a velvet covered plinth, 10-3/4 in. overall
Notes: These figures are used by a secret sect and religious group in Nigeria, and the Republic of Benin, called the Ogboni, which speak the Yoruba language.  The male and female figure, linked together, form Edan (the earth.)
