Bracelet, 1550–1680 (?), Nigeria, Court of Benin, Edo peoples, Ivory, copper (?), H. 5 1/8 x Diam. 3 9/16 in. (13 x 9 cm), Bone

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Bracelet, 1550–1680 (?), Nigeria, Court of Benin, Edo peoples, Ivory, copper (?), H. 5 1/8 x Diam. 3 9/16 in. (13 x 9 cm), Bone/Ivory-Ornaments, At palace festivals, the king and chiefs of Benin wear pairs of long, cylindrical bracelets made of ivory or brass decorated with images that symbolize royal power. On this example, images of mudfish and Portuguese heads--both referring to the king's divine nature and his association with Olokun--alternate checkerboard style around the bracelet

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Size: 4512px × 3665px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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