Royal statue of King Béhanzin
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Royal statue of King Béhanzin
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Published 2021-01-25T15:51:29+00:00
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This sculpture is attributed to Sossa Dede, a sculptor coming from Abomey, kingdom of Danhomè (today Benin). The sculpture represents the King Béhanzin in a shark shaped armour. The peculiar shape of his armour refers to the wish of the King Béhanzin to fight against the French population.
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| Date de publication | 25/01/2021 |
| Complexité | Easy |
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| Titre | Royal statue of King Béhanzin |
| Date | 1890-1892 |
| Medium | wood |
| Artiste | Sossa Dede |
| Localisation | Quai Branly |
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