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17th June 2025, 07:55 PM
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Thank you Yuri!
These women warriors evolved into formidable force. As 'gently' noted  their battle activity was intense, and many were lost, but at notable cost to the French or any other enemy force. It seems the 'hwi' existed in various forms of similar composure, but this form appears to have been seen often in around 1850s-90s. What intrigues me as always are the markings, such as the wavy lines on my example. With the presence of course of the tribal religion, Vodun, I wonder how much of these kinds of markings while aesthetic may have also had deeper symbolism. |
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17th June 2025, 11:32 PM
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Snakes, perhaps?
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18th June 2025, 03:36 AM
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Pythons are integral to the Vodun religion (linked to Voodoo in Louisiana and Caribbean) with the deity of Rainbow Serpent Dan, who was intermediary between the people and snakes. The pythons emerged from the jungle to protect the king of Ouidah when under attack...there is a temple of the snakes in Ouidah. |
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