Brass Fon Royal Figure

• Country: Republic of Benin
• Source:
• Size (cm): 9
• Material: Iron and brass

Figure from Memorial Staff: Asen Fon/Hweda/Yoruba peoples, town of Ouidah, Republic of Benin. Figures and staffs made of iron and brass were displayed in royal compounds to affirm kingly power. They usually depicted a king with related motifs.”