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Benin ivory mask, representing Queen Idia of Benin, (Nigeria) 16th century

Benin ivory mask, representing Queen Idia, the mother of Esigie, the Oba of Benin who ruled from 1504 to 1550. She played a very significant role in the rise and reign of her son. She has been described as a great warrior. Benin, (Nigeria) 16th century.

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Benin ivory mask, representing Queen Idia of Benin, (Nigeria) 16th century

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Benin ivory mask, representing Queen Idia, the mother of Esigie, the Oba of Benin who ruled from 1504 to 1550. She played a very significant role in the rise and reign of her son. She has been described as a great warrior. Benin, (Nigeria) 16th century

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Album / World History Archive / World History Achive

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3628 x 5780 px | 60.0 MB

Print size:

30.7 x 48.9 cm | 12.1 x 19.3 in (300 dpi)

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BENIN IVORY MASK, REPRESENTING QUEEN IDIA, THE MOTHER OF ESIGIE, THE OBA OF BENIN WHO RULED FROM 1504 TO 1550. SHE PLAYED A VERY SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN THE RISE AND REIGN OF HER SON. SHE HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS A GREAT WARRIOR. BENIN, (NIGERIA) 16TH CENTURY