Unidentified

Osugbo Society Lodge Door Panel

circa 19th-20th century

Category
Culture
Yoruba
Place Made
Nigeria: Ijebu Region
Materials
Wood
Measurements
59 3/4 x 18 1/2 x 1 1/2 in (151.765 x 46.99 x 3.81 cm)
Credit Line
Museum Purchase, Robert P. Gordy Fund
Accession #
89.283
Description

Rectangular plank with low relief carving on one side only, top register depicts a coiled serpent with exaggerated almond-shaped eyes, its head pointing upward. Center register depicts an equestrian figure holding two captive figures by the throat. Bottom register depicts a fish-tailed figure displaying mudfish sacrifices.