30 juin 1217 - Wall plaque from Oba's Palace

Description:

Medium: brass

Artists: 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