Sujet
A plaque which decorated the palace of the Obas of Benin
Légende
A plaque which decorated the palace of the Obas of Benin, It depicts a mud fish legged Oba supported by two courtiers with leopards at their feet. The mudfish legs have been interpreted as either a reference to a specific Oba who was crippled or a general symbol of power represented by an anomalous fish. Nigeria. Edo. early 17th century. Benin City.
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A28_087
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
32,3Mo (2,1Mo) / 25,8cm x 31,3cm / 3051 x 3700 (300dpi)