Rooster

The rooster, a domestic animal, is present in many cultures, religions, traditions and literary works in many countries. It is a symbol of bravery in combat, virility and arrogance. It is a solar symbol, as its singing announces the sunrise, that is, the beginning of the day. He appears as a central character in many African legends and tales. It is a familiar animal that knows how to make itself heard and is considered in many ethnic groups as a symbol of courage, intelligence and pride, as well as bringing good luck. The rooster is for them the hero of the day that is born, the symbol of the rising light. and is often the central figure of sacrifices, the propitiatory victim.

In addition to serving as food and its commercial value, he participates in marriage rites and is the usual offering offered to the bride by the groom's family to seal the marriage covenant. It is also a traditional symbol of the declaration of love. It serves as a payment currency to pay for the services of the fortune teller, healer or sorcerer. Dishes of honor to welcome brand guests. And he is often the central figure of sacrifices, the propitiatory victim.

It appears in the altars of the queens of Benin and in numerous pesos baulé and akan weigh gold. The rooster, for many reasons, is an ubiquitous animal in African societies.

Heavy hard wood, remains of kaolin libations. It's paired with the rooster. 2305Old patina.