A fine Yoruba axe for Ogun by Chief Roti (or Rotimi), Agbanna of Osi-Ekiti The shaft carved as a kneeling male figure surmounted by the upper part of a further male figure whose long arms reach down to the rear of the kneeling figure, each figure with hatched bands to the conical coiffure and arms, the oval finial with a mask carved in relief to each side, flared metal blade, fine dark glossy patina 22¾in. (57.5cm.) long
A fine Yoruba axe for Ogun by Chief Roti (or Rotimi), Agbanna of Osi-Ekiti The shaft carved as a kneeling male figure surmounted by the upper part of a further male figure whose long arms reach down to the rear of the kneeling figure, each figure with hatched bands to the conical coiffure and arms, the oval finial with a mask carved in relief to each side, flared metal blade, fine dark glossy patina 22¾in. (57.5cm.) long
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