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Fon Information
Location:Southern Bénin, Togo
Population:n/a
Language:Fon (Twi)
Neighboring Peoples:Asante, Yoruba
Types of Art:Aside from the botchio figures, much of Fon art was commissioned by the royal court. Appliquéd cloths were used in the past as a sort of royal message board in the form of banners and wall hangings displayed during public gatherings. This colorful art form has gone through a metamorphosis since the 1960s, and most are now produced for the tourist market. ...
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