SKU: 128820
Fon Woven Shield Benin
Height: 8.0
Width: 14.0
Depth: 15.0
Width: 14.0
Depth: 15.0
$150.00
$300.00
Description
A woven Fon shield with a protruding cylinder in the middle, typical of Fon shields, with a handle made from hyde.
The Fon people, also called Fon nu, Agadja or Dahomey, are a major African ethnic and linguistic group. They are the largest ethnic group in Benin found particularly in its south region; they are also found in southwest Nigeria and Togo. Their total population is estimated to be about 3,500,000 people, and they speak the Fon language, a member of the Gbe languages. Fon engage in pottery making, wood sculpting (mostly for religious use), and basketwork; in the past, every village had a blacksmith.
128820
Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Fon
Country of Origin: Republic of Benin (the former Dahomey)
Material
Material: wood
Condition
Damage/Repair: Embedded dirt, some broken fibers, some splits in hyde. See photos for details
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.