Ewuare
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Ewuare was the twelfth Oba of the Kingdom of Benin. He was born Ogun, a son of Ohen, and spent part of his early life away from the Benin capital. Ogun took the throne after killing his brother Uwaifi
Cast-brass plaque depicting Oba Ewuare flanked by two Portuguese figures, at Horniman Museum
Cast-brass figure of an Oba shown in ceremonial regalia at Museum am Rothenbaum
Cast-brass group of an Oba, wearing an ornamented crown and layered neck rings, flanked by two attendants at Museum am Rothenbaum
Edo cast-brass plaque depicting a Portuguese explorer or trader
Oba of Benin
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The Oba of Benin is the traditional ruler and the custodian of the culture of the Edo people and all Edoid people. The then Kingdom of Benin has continued to be mostly populated by the Edo. The dynast
Ewuare
…Ewuare (also known as Ewuare the Great; r. c. 1440 – c. 1473) was the twelfth Oba ('king') of the Kingdom of Benin. He was born Ogun, a son of Ohen, and spent part of his early life away from the Benin capital. Ogun took the throne…
Ovonramwen, Oba of Benin from 1888- January 1898
Oba of Benin Regalia
An Oba on horseback with attendants from 16th century
An Oba of Benin from the late 17th century