Shortly afterward, he would be officially initiated in to the society of Tôhôssou, the deity of water. Toukoudagba would also work for the National Museum of Abomey, and once he began painting on canvas, his work would be displayed in Senegal, Brazil, Russia, Tokyo, London, France, and the United States. Toukoudagba’s work wouldn’t just be inspired by his people’s gods, though. His work as a restorer of bas-reliefs in Abomey’s palaces infused his art with the rich history of Dahomey’s kings, who flourished between 1625 and 1900. These kings reportedly drew their strength from animals, and Toukoudagba was able to articulate their collective inspiration in his work. Enjoy his masterpieces below.
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