Wall Sculptures Of Abomey
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Wall Sculptures of Abomey
Author | : Francesca Piqué |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 116 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Art, Fon |
ISBN | : 9780500281802 |
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The Republic of Benin in West Africa is home to more than 40 ethnic groups, the largest of which is the Fon. During the early 17th century, the Fon established a society ruled by a dynasty of kings, who over the years forged the powerful kingdom of Dahomey. In their capital city of Abomey, the rulers built a remarkable complex of palaces which became the centre of the kingdom's political, social and religious life. The palace walls were decorated with colourful low-relief sculptures, or bas-reliefs, recounting legends and battles and glorifying the dynasty's region. In a society with no written language, these visual stories have perpetuated the history and myths of the Fon people.
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