Figural Group, 18th–19th century, Brass, 9 7/16 × 7 7/8 × 2 9/16 in. (24 × 20 × 6.5 cm), This triad is closely related to a powerful representation within the art of the Benin Kingdom called the royal triad, in which two attendants support the arms of the king in the center. The composition signifies the dependence of the ruler on his own people to be able to govern. In this Ijebu figural group, the central figure grabs the underarms of his companions, transmitting a very different message. , Made in Guinea Coast, Nigeria, Ijebu Yorùbá, 18th–19th century, Sculpture
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Figural Group, 18th–19th century, Brass, triad, closely related, powerful representation within, art, the Benin Kingdom, royal triad, in, two attendants support, arms, the king, the center., composition signifies, dependence, the ruler, own people, able, govern., Ijebu figural group, the central figure grabs, underarms, companions, transmitting, different message., Guinea Coast, Nigeria, Ijebu Yorùbá, 18th–19th century, Sculpture
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