Hunter And His Dog - Brass Figurine Dahomey Benin Early 20th Century
Copper/brass alloy - oxidation, small dents - Figurine belonging to the Ato ceremonial sketches. This was a highlight of Dahomey's annual customs. During this ceremony, prisoners were offered as sacrifices to the royal ancestors, and were expected to deliver a message to them in the afterlife. The prime minister was in charge of executions. On this occasion, the king distributed wealth to his subjects, animals, or slaves. These figurines were made by the Aïssi blacksmiths. The Musée du Quai Branly holds a complete set of these figurines, commissioned by the administrator and ethnologist Bernard Maupoil around 1934. (Approximately 130 figurines for a complete scene - see the set from the Musée du Quai Branly at the end of the slideshow. inv.71.1936.21.85.1 et seq.).
70 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Brass
Width: 14
Height: 16,8
Depth: 11
Reference (ID): 1548297
Availability: In stock
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