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Edan Osogbo (1/2)
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© Michael Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsAfrican Art

Edan Osogbo (1/2)

Place CreatedNigeria, Africa
CultureYoruba
MediumIron
Credit LineGift of Graham and Maryagnes Kerr
Dimensions9 3/4 x 2 x 1 1/2 in. (24.8 x 5.1 x 3.8 cm)
Object number2014.018.010
ProvenanceEx coll. Graham and Maryagnes (1940-2022) Kerr, United States.
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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Pair of Edan Osogbo
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Staff (Edan) for Ogboni Society
19th-late 20th Century
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Ogboni Edan
20th Century
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Staff (Edan) for Ogboni Society
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Edan Figure
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Edan Staff
Image Not Available for 25 Fragments: 3 Glazed Pottery Sherds, 8 Pottery Sherds, 7 Stone Fragments, 2 Sling Fragments, 2 Painted Pottery Sherds, 1 Glazed Bead, 1 Glass Sherd, 1 Piece of Barley
25 Fragments: 3 Glazed Pottery Sherds, 8 Pottery Sherds, 7 Stone Fragments, 2 Sling Fragments, 2 Painted Pottery Sherds, 1 Glazed Bead, 1 Glass Sherd, 1 Piece of Barley
ca. 2400 BCE (?)
Image Not Available for Fragments: 1 Bronze Nail, 1 Projectile Point, 14 Metal Fragments, 2 Beads, 2 Glazed Sherds, 5 Decorated Sherds, 175 Stone Fragments, 19 Flint Fragments
Fragments: 1 Bronze Nail, 1 Projectile Point, 14 Metal Fragments, 2 Beads, 2 Glazed Sherds, 5 Decorated Sherds, 175 Stone Fragments, 19 Flint Fragments
138 BCE-224 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Herbalist's Staff (Opa Osanyin)
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Ritual Sword
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Staff
© Bruce M. White, 2010.
Herbalist's Staff, Opa Osanyin
late 19th-early 20th Century
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