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ALTAR PIECE

BENIN, NIGERIA
BRONZE, HEIGHT 52CM

This monumental altar piece commemorates the king’s (Oba)  achievements. The king sits on a bench accompanied by 3 warriors or personal guards. Next to him are 2 decapitated heads and all around the base are fighting scenes with slain enemies and many more decapacitated heads. This statue clearly illustrates the all consuming power of the Oba.

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