The NCMM Collection
Bronze Plaque with an Oba and two Palace Guards
A bronze plaque with five figures having realistic features. The Oba is represented in the middle wearing his full war regalia with charms.
Local:
Ọba ọkpa nẹ ikpọnmwa ivẹ
Benin
Description
A bronze plaque with five figures having realistic features. The Oba is represented in the middle wearing his full war regalia with charms, accompanied by two attendants, a weapon carrier and also a musician. Each of the two attendants are holding a shield while the warrior is holding the traditional sword and spear.
Locality: Benin
Chronology: 16th Century
Provenance: South-south
Material: Copper and Tin
Measurement: H 49cm, B 37.8cm, W 11.5kg
Current Location: National Museum Lagos