Royal stool
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Lot: 200
91 Tribal Art AuctionRoyal stool
Benin, Fon / Quatchi
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Robert van der Heijden, Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
H: 11.4 inch; B: 18.3 inch |
sold |
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.
