A Yoruba figurine, Nigeria. From the Ogboni society. Brass element of staff Edan, mounted on a pedestal. Two figures on top of each other kneeling, the heads covered with a headdress, almond-shaped bulging eyes, flat noses, large mouths, scarifications, necklaces around their necks. This is the emblem of the Ogboni society. Provenance: from the collection of Keith St Cartmail. Height 43 cm