jun 30, 1217 - Wall plaque from Oba's Palace
Description:
Medium: brassArtists: Benin people
Location: Benin
Content: show aspects of court life in Benin culture
stepping on a fallen leader
Context: oba (king) , only oba is allowed in the plaque
function: decoration, symbols of high rank emphasized
Form: 900 brass plaques produced, decorated walls of palace in Benin
hierarchical proportions
bodies often small and immature, emphasis on head
high relief sculpture
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Date:
jun 30, 1217
Now
~ 808 years ago