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The panther is a royal symbol of Abomey's realm (or Danhomè in language Fon).
According to the legend, the dynasties of the realms of the South of the Republic of Benin are native of Tado, city of current Togo and arose from a mythical couple: the princess Aligbonon of Tado and a panther.
Beautiful bronze representation flowed in the lost wax.
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