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Zoomorphic recade, Benin, Fon, Size: H: 51 cm (H: 20.1 inch), ID: 3050935
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Lot 175
Auction 103

Zoomorphic recade ·  Benin, Fon · ID: 3050935

sold EUR 250
Provenance
Alain Dufour, Saint Maur, France
Size
H: 51 cm
H: 20.1 inch

Description

wood, brass, base

Originally, recades were used to legitimise royal messengers. The term “récade” was taken from the Portuguese “recado” (message).

The object Zoomorphic recade with the object ID 3050935 was last part of the auction Auction 103 at November 16, 2024 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 175 achieved a sales price of EUR 250.

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Certificat d' Authenticité, Alain Dufour, Saint Maur, 29 Mai 2010

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