Photo of collection object Pair of Ritual Staffs (ẹdan Ògbóni) — Pair of Ritual Staffs (ẹdan Ògbóni), possibly 1800s. Copper alloy and iron, Overall: 22 cm (8 11/16 in.). Gift of Drs. James, Gladys, Jay, Jeffrey, and Jamie Strain, 1996.403. CC0.

Pair of Ritual Staffs (ẹdan Ògbóni)

possibly 1800s

Maker Unknown

African Art

Pair of Ritual Staffs (ẹdan Ògbóni), possibly 1800s. Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker. Copper alloy and iron; overall: 22 cm (8 11/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Drs. James, Gladys, Jay, Jeffrey, and Jamie Strain 1996.403

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Sculpture
Formatted Medium: Copper alloy and iron
Medium: copper, alloy, iron
Dimensions: Overall: 22 cm (8 11/16 in.)
Departments: African Art
Accession Number: 1996.403
Credit Line: Gift of Drs. James, Gladys, Jay, Jeffrey, and Jamie Strain
Rights Statement: CC0
Museum Location: 108C Akan & Yoruba

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