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Benin Palace Wall Plaque
Tribe: Edo
Country: Republic of Benin
Material: Bronze (copper and tin)
Size: 10"
Status: SOLD - Private Collection
For
more than 500 years, the artists of the West African kingdom of Benin
created objects in brass, ivory, terracotta and wood for use in divine
kingship rituals, to adorn the royal palace, and to identify the king,
chiefs warriors and other officials at court.
Almost all Benin art was created to honor the king , or Oba, who has
reigned, with his ancestors, from the 15th century. Styles have changed
over the years.
Plaques like these were mounted on the walls of the Oba's Palace and
recorded the history of the Benin kingdom. Most depict the king or
warrior chiefs. |
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