30 июн 1217 г. - Wall plaque from Oba's Palace

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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

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