R2,000 - R2,000
R2,200
A YORUBA CHIEF'S CEREMONIAL INSIGNIA, NIGERIA, 1974
central oval pierced with stars, hung with discs, incised "Chief Ogboni" 1974
height 93cm
"Used during the Isioa ceremony in honour of Ogun, the Oba chiefs dress in elaborate military regalia. During the procession from the palace to the war shrine the chief dances with his insignia and touches his father's altar thereby linking himself to his ancestors through Ogun."
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Online Bidding:| 1 to 10000: | 23% inc VAT* |
| 10001+: | 19.55% inc VAT* |
