Waist Pendant with Oba and Two Attendants
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Object Label
The central figure on this pendant represents the oba, or king, of Benin flanked by important court officials. The scene symbolizes support for the oba, who in turn sustains the nation. The pendant was worn by the oba on a belt around his waist at state events.
Caption
Edo. Waist Pendant with Oba and Two Attendants, mid–16th to early 17th century. Copper alloy, 8 x 6 1/4 x 2 1/4 in (20.3 x 15.9 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Beatrice Riese, 1998.38. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1998.38_front_PS2.jpg)
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Collection
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Collection
Culture
Title
Waist Pendant with Oba and Two Attendants
Date
mid–16th to early 17th century
Geography
Place made: Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Medium
Copper alloy
Classification
Dimensions
8 x 6 1/4 x 2 1/4 in (20.3 x 15.9 x 5.7 cm)
Inscriptions
"25601" painted in white on back
Credit Line
Gift of Beatrice Riese
Accession Number
1998.38
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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