Pair of Ogboni Edan Figures, Yoruba People, Southwestern Nigeria

Cast bronze or darkened brass male and female figures connected by a iron chain, these figures serve as the primary spiritual and political emblems for the Ogboni Society.  Historically this institution functioned alongside the royal court (Obas) as a check on absolute power. Attached to a 19th century wooden base and coming from an old English collection, these figures appear to have good age.

 Height of Figures: 20cm  (8 inches)

Width of stand  22cm  (8.5 inches)