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a long wooden handle on a white surfacean old wrenet that is laying on a tablea close up of a long handled cane on a white surfacean old pipe wren on a white surface
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355 - FON, Dahomey (Benin). Hardwood, wrought iron.
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Estimate €40 - €60
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Description
FON, Dahomey (Benin). Hardwood, wrought iron. A beautiful, antique ‘Kpo’ dagger with a circular wooden handle and a serpentine wrought-iron blade, likely alluding to the serpent ‘Ayido Wèdo’ to which Glèlè (1858–1889, tenth king of Abomey), likened himself. Early 20th century. L. 52 cm
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About the sale FURNITURE - ART OBJECTS
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Auction time 07/27/2026 at 9:15 AM
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