Funda de cuentas para un báculo Orisa Oko (obra de arte)
Información sobre la obra de arte
Key Ideas
- This object was made by a Yorùbá artist in Nigeria. It is a decorative cover for a staff that honors Okó, the deity, or god, of farming and fertility.
- The colorful glass beads and cloth used on this cover show that the staff was considered sacred and important.
- The swordlike staff was not used as a weapon. It is a special object that represents status and authority.
Más información
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Yorùbá rulers (called obas), and other leaders used beaded objects to show power and honor the gods. Glass beads and colorful patterned fabrics were added to this sheath, as decoration and to highlight its importance.
This beaded sheath protected an Òrìsà Okó staff when it was not being used in ceremonies. Blacksmiths made these staffs from old farming tools, reshaping and strengthening the metal. Òrìsà Okó staffs were not meant for fighting but for ceremonial use, to honor the farming god Okó.
The Yorùbá people are one of the three largest ethnic groups of Nigeria. Yorùbá artists are known for creating works that combine cultural traditions with personal style. Their art often expresses religious beliefs, leadership, and community values.
Recursos adicionales
Recursos para los profesores
- Read a blog post about Okó, the Yorùbá deity of farming and fertility.
- Explore lesson plans on Yorùbá art.
Recursos para los estudiantes
- View an Òrìsà Okó Staff in the NCMA collection.
- View a ceremonial costume at the NCMA that was made by Yorùbá artists.
Imágenes
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Funda de cuentas para un bastón Orisa Oko
funda de cuentas para un bastón con diseños de animales y geométricos
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AFRICANO, Báculo Orisa Oko, 2000_5_2, vista B
diseños geométricos de cuentas en la vaina de un bastón yoruba