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Title
English: Waist Pendant with Oba and Two Attendants
Description

Semicircular lost-wax(?) cast ornament depicting 3 figures in high relief. They are dressed in skirted textured costumes with beaded high collars. Each wears a domed headdress with shoulder-length side flaps and a crown topped with dowel-like extension. Legs are adorned with multiple cast coral bead anklets. The edge of the ornament is finished with a row of small pierced circles. Overall condition is good. Back of plaque has the number 25601 painted in white and a cast-in image of a knife (maker's mark?). Small losses to metal structure, including fronts of feet of right figure and looped border element at top left corner. Extensions of crowns for right and left figures are broken off at top. Light surface dirt and some tiny white paint specks. To the left of the center figure's leg is a faint pale green corrosion drip.

The central figure on this pendant represents the oba, or king, of Benin flanked by important court officials. The scene symbolizes support for the oba, who in turn sustains the nation. The pendant was worn by the oba on a belt around his waist at state events.
Date
English: mid-16th-early 17th century
Dimensions 8 x 6 1/4 x 2 1/4 in (20.3 x 15.9 x 5.7 cm)
institution QS:P195,Q632682
Current location
Arts of Africa collection South Gallery, 1st Floor
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Credit line Gift of Beatrice Riese
Notes
  • Culture: Benin, Edo State, Nigeria
  • Place made: Benin, Edo State, Nigeria
Source/Photographer Online Collection of Brooklyn Museum; Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1998.38_back_PS2.jpg
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