Frobenius

Whelped 18 July 2014
Full name: Leo Frobenius

A tribute to Leo Viktor Frobenius (1873-1938), an ethnologist and archaeologist, and a major figure in German ethnography. He influenced Léopold Sédar Senghor, one of the founders of Négritude, and was also quoted by Aimé Césaire for considering African people "civilized to the marrow of their bones", as opposed to the degrading vision encouraged by colonial propaganda. He was however also criticized by Wole Soyinka for his "schizophrenic" view of Yoruba art versus the people who made it.

Frobenius is easily recognized at his white collar. Although not as plump as Gannibal, he is also very active at the teat and his steadfastness of purpose is promising.