Hi Tim.......very nice
You might find this interesting...
Several distinctive elements are attributes specifically connected with Glele's destiny as sovereign. Chief among these are the swords (gubasa), the preeminent deadly weapon associated with the war god, Gu.10 One of Glele's Fa phrases alludes to them: "The audacious knife [gubasa] gave birth to Gu and vengeance continues." Glele interpreted this as a mandate to sustain Dahomey's martial invincibility. In fulfilling his commitment to uphold Dahomey's independent and autonomous status, he adopted the imagery of the sword as a principal motif linking his legacy with that of his father, Guezo.
Below is a small statue of Glebe. In his hands, he holds two swords, with broad, curved blades, pierced by round and triangular holes.