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Dahomey Kingdom Fon Makpo sceptre

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Dahomey Kingdom Fon Makpo sceptre, 19th c., Benin region, naturally patinated, tooled brass sheet metal on carved wood, red coral eyes, the upper part in the form of a wild beast baring fangs, used by tribe leaders as a symbol of power, 21"l

Provenance: Property from the Collection of the Wright Art Trust

Condition

Good, small dings and separations in metal skin, loss of one fang

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Dahomey Kingdom Fon Makpo sceptre

Name: Dahomey Kingdom Fon Makpo sceptre
SKU: 77639174
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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