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Royal statue of King Béhanzin

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This sculpture is attributed to Sossa Dede, a sculptor coming from Abomey, kingdom of Danhomè (today Benin). The sculpture represents the King Béhanzin in a shark shaped armour. The peculiar shape of his armour refers to the wish of the King Béhanzin to fight against the French population.

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