plaque (art)

This object has been returned to Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), following the transfer of ownership in November 2022.

A brass plaque, known as an Ama. Benin City. Ama are visual representations of important events in the Kingdom’s history. They ensure that these events are remembered across the generations. Plaques like this covered the walls of the Royal Palace.

This plaque depicts Agban, the Ezomo (Deputy Commander in Chief of the Benin army), towards the end of the reign of Oba Orhogbua (circa 1550 - 1578) and the start of the reign of Oba Ehengbuda (circa 1578 - 1608).

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
99.224
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 537 mm x 409 mm x 74 mm 8.4 kg
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
brass
CATEGORY
Anthropology: Ethnography
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