The central cuff and front of this rare nineteenth-century Igbo leg adornment (ogba) is decorated with a rich array of finely engraved designs, consisting of circles, dots, lines and triangular shapes. Made from copper alloy, the impressive size of this large ogba was indicative of the wearer’s high-ranking position in society.
Estimated Period: Mid to Late 19th Century
Ex Private Collection, UK
H (Excl. Stand): 36cm
W: 36cm
Width of Stand: 15cm
Depth: 17cm
Depth of Stand: 8cm
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