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Three Iron Snakes: Fon and Lobi

The horned snake represents the primordial god of the Fon. Creator of all things, he is the beginning and the end. In many Asian and African mythologies, the serpent is a symbol of infinity.

Fon cobra, length 36 cm
Horned Fon serpent, 25 cm
Lobi snake cut from sheet metal, 29 cm

Trois Serpents en fer Fon et Lobi

Le serpent à cornes représente le dieu primordial des Fon. Créateur de toutes choses, il est le commencement et la fin. 
Dans de nombreuses mythologies asiatiques et africaines, le serpent est un symbole de l’infini.

Cobra Fon longueur 36 cm
Serpent à corne Fon 25 cm
Serpent Lobi découpé en tôle 29cm 



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Mid 20th century - Iron (cast/wrought) - Good condition

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Three iron serpents collectively titled Fer noir, dating to the mid-20th century, in good condition, representing Fon and Lobi cultures, with provenance from a Maison de vente aux enchères and no stand included.

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Three iron serpents collectively titled Fer noir, dating to the mid-20th century, in good condition, representing Fon and Lobi cultures, with provenance from a Maison de vente aux enchères and no stand included.

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