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Benin / Nigeria Bronze Bird of Prophesy browse these categories for related items... All Items: Vintage Arts:Regional Art:African:Sculpture: Pre 1950: item # 996071 Please refer to our stock # 1635 when inquiring.
Griffin Gallery Ancient Art 608 Banyan Trail Boca Raton, FL 33431 tel.561-994-0811 fax.561-994-1855 Guest Book $1,000 |
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| Benin / Nigeria Bronze Bird of Prophesy, Mid 20th Century. 12 1/2" high. During the Igala war, the bird of prophecy flew over the Benin warriors making loud shrieking noises, an indication of doom. Oba Esigie was advised by his mother, Iyoba Idia, to shoot the bird of prophecy out of the sky and cast it forever in bronze. Oba Esigie went on to win the war against the Igala. During the annual Ugie Oro ceremony, chiefs strike the bronze beak of the bird of prophecy in honor of Oba Esigie’s victory. Benin chiefs play the bird of prophecy during the Ugie Oro festival. In excellent condition. | |||||
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