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Récades - bird-headed

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English: Recade (o makpo) bird-headed
A Recade is a scepter of the ancient kingdom of Dahomey, shaped stick or ax. This is one of the symbols of authority of the sovereign, also a staff of command given to the courier to the recipient to ensure the authenticity of the royal message. The term is derived from the Portuguese recado meaning "message" or "Mandat".
Population : Fon people. Former Dahomey, current Benin
Date of collection: 1948
Materials: Wood, and brass
Size : 51 x 23 x 6 cm
Français : Une Récade (ou makpo) à tête d’oiseaux
Une récade est un sceptre royal de l'ancien royaume du Danhomè, en forme de crosse ou de hache. C'est l'un des symboles d'autorité du souverain, également un bâton de commandement remis au messager pour garantir à son destinataire l'authenticité du message royal. Le terme est dérivé du portugais recado qui signifie « message » ou « commission ».
Population : Peuple Fon. Ancien Dahomey actuel Bénin
Date de collecte : 1948
Matériaux : Bois, et laiton
Taille: 51 x 23 x 6 cm
institution QS:P195,Q422
MHNT ETH.AC 450
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Author Didier Descouens
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Camera location43° 35′ 38.03″ N, 1° 26′ 57.23″ E Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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