Brass plaque showing the Oba of Benin with attendants, Edo, Benin, Nigeria, 16th century. Artist: Unknown

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Brass plaque depicting the Oba of Benin with attendants, Edo peoples, Benin, Nigeria, 16th century. Benin society was highly structured with a King (Oba) who was believed to be a direct descendant of Oranmiyan, the legendary founder of the dynasty. From the British Museum.

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Size: 3064px × 5708px
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Photo credit: © CM Dixon/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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