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 cm
(some scratches)
Timed Sunday 17 November 2024・18:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 135

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 cm (some scratches)

Estimate
€150 - €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 cm (some scratches)
Sale Sunday 17 November 2024・18:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 80 rue du Rocher 75008 Paris