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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Ogboni Society Bell (Ipawo Ase)
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Ogboni Society Bell (Ipawo Ase)

Datemid 19th century
Mediumcopper alloy, cotton and dye
DimensionsOverall: 15 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (38.1 x 6.4 x 5.7 cm)
ClassificationsMusical Instruments
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Terms
    Object number90.0111
    DescriptionThe Ogboni society derives from the Yoruba kingdom of Ijebu. Ogboni is believed to predate existing Yoruba dynasties and even had close ties with Benin as can be seen from shared iconography. The Ogboni staff or bell (ipawo ase) is used by chiefs, priests, Ogboni elders, and kings – all believed to possess and use ashe (authority / life force) for the benefit of their followers.
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    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    19th to early 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    early 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    16th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 650-750
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    ca. 1950
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    ca. 1930
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    early 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Greater Nicoya
    ca. 1-500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Rycroft Painter and Shop
    ca. 525-510 BCE