Ancient recade (MAKPO, FON former kingdom of Dahomey, Benin)
Object embodying and representing royal power, here of King BEHANZIN (1845-1906)
The wrought-iron head represents a viper's head on the front, and a shark's head on the back. 
The handle in patinated wood
H. 50.5 cm
Live Wednesday 19 June 2024・10:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 359

Ancient recade (MAKPO, FON former kingdom of Dahomey, Benin) Object embodying and representing royal power, here of King BEHANZIN (1845-1906) The wrought-iron head represents a viper's head on the front, and a shark's head on the back. The handle in patinated wood H. 50.5 cm

Estimate
€800 - €1,200
Result
Not communicated
Buyer's premium
30%
Ancient recade (MAKPO, FON former kingdom of Dahomey, Benin) Object embodying and representing royal power, here of King BEHANZIN (1845-1906) The wrought-iron head represents a viper's head on the front, and a shark's head on the back. The handle in patinated wood H. 50.5 cm
Sale Wednesday 19 June 2024・10:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 20, rue Drouot 75009 Paris