Unidentified
Ogboni (Oshugbo) Society “Owners of the House” Male Figure (onílè or onílé)
n.d.
Category
Culture
Yoruba: Ogboni Society
Place Made
Nigeria
Materials
Bronze
Measurements
12 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 6 in (31.115 x 11.43 x 15.24 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Françoise Billion Richardson in memory of Lt. Olivier Robert Billion, U.S.N.
Accession #
94.55.1
Description
Male figure of pair of male and female kneeling figures, both male and female wear the same type of hat with four aaja bells attached to the back rim. Both figures wear beards, and on their chests and across the shoulders is a construction of rope. The male figure holds a staff vertically with both hands. Figures are depicted with wide almond eyes, large flared nose and scarification on cheeks.