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Zoomorphic recade "makpo" - Benin, Fon

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Item Details

Description

wood, brass, base

Originally, recades were used to legitimise royal messengers. The term "récade" was taken from the Portuguese "recado" (message).

In general, recades had different functions, were army insignia or were used ceremonially, especially in the cult of the thunder god Heviosso. The various types are referred to by the collective term "makpo".
H: 49 cm, H: 19,3 inch

Provenance:
Justin Barthels, Maastricht, The Netherlands

Lit.: Wilhelm, Gustav, Récaden aus der Sammlung Birgit Schlothauer und Gustav Wilhelm, Marl 2016
Continent: Africa

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Zoomorphic recade "makpo" - Benin, Fon

Name: Zoomorphic recade \"makpo\" - Benin, Fon
SKU: 174170522
Price: 200 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €250 - €500

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