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Ogboni Society Staff
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Ogboni Society Staff

Artist/Maker
Dateearly 20th century
CultureYoruba
Mediumcopper alloy
DimensionsOverall: 17 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. (43.8 x 3.5 x 2.9 cm)
ClassificationsWeapons and Armor
Credit LineGift of Alan Potamkin
Terms
    Object number2007.48.33
    On View
    On view
    Collections
    DescriptionOne of a pair of staffs used by Ogboni Society members.
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