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Abomey, Benin in Africa
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At his coronation each Fon king received a group of praise names determined by the
At his coronation each Fon king received a group of praise names determined by the divination sign cast for him by the royal Fa diviner. Court art such as this lion from the royal palace in Abomey generally represented the power of the king through an aspect of these names. Country of Origin: Benin Republic. Culture: Fon. Place of Origin: Southern Benin. Material Size: Wood. Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive / Allan Brandt Collection. Location: 51
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