Royal stool · Benin, Fon / Quatchi · ID: 3044615
sold
EUR 600
Provenance
Robert van der Heijden, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsSize
H: 29 cm
B: 46,5 cm
H: 11.4 inch
B: 18.3 inch
Description
wood,
Belonging to a ruler of the Quatchi. The hand is symbol for the power of “gle” (ruler). The Fon ruled over the Quatchi settling at the Monoriver and took over their traditions.