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Crown of a King
Crown of a King
Woven beads

Fins
This bronze trophy represents the head of an oba,

the ruler of the Kingdom of Benin. It would have been

displayed in the royal palace. Let us look at the details!

Ochre-coated bronze

Coral beads:
Coral beads:

In real life, the
crown and necklace

Rows of beads were made from

coral, which showed
the ruler’s power

and status.

Decorative
Decorative

fins:
fins:

These decorative fins

became fashionable

during the reign of Oba

Kingdom of Benin; Osemwede, which means
present-day Nigeria this trophy dates

back to the

th
19 century.

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