Onile Figure
18th century - Brass
This Yoruba work represents Onile, the spirit of the earth, who is the center of the Ogboni Society. The very large eyes in the shape of half an almond are characteristic of brass castings for the Ogboni Society.
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Onile Figure 18th century - Brass This Yoruba work represents Onile, the spirit of the earth, who is the center of the Ogboni Society. The very large eyes in the shape of half an almond are characteristic of brass castings for the Ogboni Society. |
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