A Fine Old Yoruba Herbalist Staff Opa Osanyin
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A very nice old forged iron staff featuring 8 avian images around a central avian image. Known locally as a Opa Osanyin staff, it is used by herbalists to enlist the aid of the god of divination, Osanyin, or the god of medicine, Erinle, in their work against mental and physical illness caused by supernaturally evil people. These people change into birds at night to extract fluids and spirit from individuals. A staff of birds refers to the herbalist's understanding of and power over these malevolent people. The staff measures 17.5 inches tall, 19.25 inches tall on its wooden display stand. Provenance: A Private New Jersey collection.
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Good, well weathered
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A Fine Old Yoruba Herbalist Staff Opa Osanyin
Estimate $300 - $500
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