NIGERIAN YORUBA EDAN OGBONI STAFF. Patinated bronze Edan Ogboni staff, an artifact from the Yoruba people of Nigeria. These staffs are significant symbols of authority, power, and membership in the Ogboni society, a secret inner circle of community elders. The figures has almond-shaped eyes, flared nostrils, and protruding lips, characteristic of Yoruba art. The figures can symbolize wisdom, authority, and the power to make judgments. They are sometimes used to represent elders. - Height: 15 inches. Estimate $250-350
