Accession No
1950.280 C
Description
Sceptre of brass and iron. Brass man at end with his legs behind him showing large penis. His hands are on his chest holding 2 objects. The addition of this yellow metal to the iron title staff suggests the wealth that continuous and honest labour at the forge can bring.
Place
Africa; West Africa; Nigeria; Southern Nigeria; ?Abekokuta
Period
Source
Green, Frederick William [collector and bequeather]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1950.280 C
Cultural Affliation
Egba; Yoruba
Material
Metal; Brass; Iron
Local Term
Measurements
75mm x 60mm x 660mm Weight 1.15kg
Events
Context (CMS Context)
Catalogue card 2: (bib) R.F. Thompson "Black Gods and Kings" Chapt 7.
'Note found which stated that A and C were removed for display. Both were found in this box. K. Suttton 14/5/2001'
Event Date 18/5/2016
Author: Imogen Gunn
Description (CMS Description)
Catalogue card 2: Brass-headed title staffs IWANA OGUN, for OGUN, the god of iron. Technically these are pokers used by blacksmiths. The precious metal of the traditional Yorumonkey, The iron blade of poker ends in a hook.
C has brass figure of man with his legs behind him showing large penis. His hands are on his chest holding 2 objects.
'Small hole in the metal underneath leg and on torso. K. Sutton 14/5/2001'
Event Date 18/5/2016
Author: Imogen Gunn
Description (CMS Description)
Catalogue card 1: Sceptres of brass and iron.
C. Man at endba is brass plus the addition of this yellow metal to the iron title staff suggests the wealth that continuous and honest labour at the forge can bring.
Event Date 18/5/2016
Author: Imogen Gunn
Description (Labels & Markings)
The accession number is marked in white on the object.
Event Date 6/9/2021
Author: Benjamina Dadzie
FM:269376
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