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FIG. 17 (right): Asen by the
Hountondji Royal Guild.
Abomey, Republic of Benin.
Early–mid 20th century.
Iron, brass. H: 139 cm.
Musée Barbier-Mueller, Geneva,
inv. 1010-66.
A man in a cloth waist wrapper sits on
a tall djandemen-style stool as his wife
presents him with a bowl, perhaps
containing food. Around the perimeter
are a palm tree, a bird, a chameleon,
and a cross.
FIG. 18 (below): Asen by
the Hountondji Royal Guild.
Abomey, Republic of Benin.
Early–mid 20th century.
Iron, brass. H: 130 cm.
Musée Barbier-Mueller, Geneva,
inv. 1010-24.
A woman kneels to present a closed
calabash gourd to a man wearing
a long, draped cloth and cap who
is seated on a stool. Around the
perimeter are a cross, a palm tree, and
a twisted cord.