Culture

Benin Empire

Field
Civilisations & cultures
Type
Historical state
Country
NGA
Identity
Wikidata Q171203 ↗

A directory entry records an identity. It is not, on its own, evidence of a connection to any Item; each association cites its own source.

Associated objects

6 objects · in date order

Culture of origin

  1. Benin plaque: Cow-sacrifice scene

    16th–17th century · The Trustees of the British Museum

    Source: britishmuseum.org

  2. Benin plaque: Oba flanked by shield-bearing warriors

    16th–17th century · The Trustees of the British Museum

    Source: britishmuseum.org

  3. Benin plaque: Oba on horseback with pages

    16th–17th century · The Trustees of the British Museum

    Source: britishmuseum.org

  4. Benin plaque: Seated Oba supported by two enobore

    16th–17th century · The Trustees of the British Museum

    Source: britishmuseum.org

  5. Benin plaque: Seated Oba with attendants and Portuguese figures

    16th–17th century · The Trustees of the British Museum

    Source: britishmuseum.org

  6. Queen Mother Idia pendant mask

    16th century · The Trustees of the British Museum

    Source: britishmuseum.org · medium confidence