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The Oshugbo society is an important spiritual, social, and political organization that guides the community and judges those who do not conform to the laws of the land. |
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In pre-colonial times, Oshugbo society members had the power to send the Oro masquerade into town to carry out punishments. This sculpture represents an Oshugbo society member. He is shown wearing a sort of uniform. He is wearing his badges of office - a bag (worn on the left side of the body) and a sash (draped over his right shoulder). He also performs a hand gesture - placing one clenched fist above the other, while raising his thumbs. This gesture is like a salute and indicates that he's a member of the Oshugbo society. |
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© Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University,
Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester and Dallas Museum of Art
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