Seasoned blacksmiths would carry this staff adorned with a bearded figure who waits to see what Ogun is up to. Respected for his relentless pursuit of truth and justice, Ogun however sometimes turns destructive, wielding his power with undue force.
Brass, iron
28 1/2 x 2 1/8 x 1 15/16 in. (72.4 x 5.4 x 5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.600
Now on view at the
Seattle Art Museum
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