A rare and ancient ceremonial sculpture from the ancient Osugbo/Ogboni society, featuring an Edan-type figure. Delicately folded arms clasp two scepters, symbols of power and balance. A tall headdress crowns his round, bearded face, typically Ijebu, marked by large almond-shaped eyes, a powerful nose and a straight, barely ajar mouth. Small bells suspended from chains decorate the seat, headdress and beard. Yoruba, Nigeria Bronze, fragmented, small crack (trace of glue) on the back, good old oxidation, good patina from use Height: 31.5 cm Provenance : Philip Goldman Collection, London Theo A.H.M. Dobbelmann Collection, Amsterdam Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels Marc Blanpain Collection, Brussels Publications and exhibitions: Dobbelmann, Der Ogboni-Geheimbund, Berg en Dal, Afrika Museum, 1976 Giquello, Paris, Blanpain Collection, December 6, 2024, no. 24