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Ile-Ife and Benin Sculpture
Benin plaque
The background portrays the floral pattern that is characteristic of plaques made at this time and is reflective of Portuguese influence. The image in the plaque consists of an Oba (king) surrounded by his subjects. Apart from military and political strength, the plaque illustrates the relationship between the Portuguese and the Benin traders. 16th century.
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