Thomas Ona Odulate

Seated Oba with Scepter

20th century

Category
Culture
Yoruba Peoples
Place Made
Nigeria: Ijebu-Ode
Materials
Wood, pigment
Measurements
10 5/16 x 3 5/16 x 4 3/4 in (26.19375 x 8.41375 x 12.065 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Monsted
Accession #
88.304.a-.c
Description

Seated figure in chair wearing hemispherical crown surmounted by bird, holding scepter with twisted carved handle in proper right hand wearing long green necklace, high heeled shoes, figure and chair resting on low oval platform with "OBA" carved in front crown and scepter detached from main figure.