Metadata
Title
STAF, SLAGINSTRUMENT
Provided by Wereldmuseum
Description
The Ahianmwẹ-Ọrọ, meaning ‘bird of prophecy’ in English, is a bird with a long beak, the cry of which is said to be prophetic. If it cries ‘OyaO’ (disgrace), it portends danger or disaster. If it cries ‘Oliguegue’ (be grateful), it portends good favour, fortune or luck. If it persistently cries ‘Oya...
Provided by Wereldmuseum
The Coronation Journey (Usama Rituals)
Traditionally, when a crown prince (Edaiken) becomes Oba, he must undergo the journey from Usama (the original Benin settlement) into the heart of Benin City.
Along this sacred journey, rituals are performed at shrines and ancestral sites. The presence of symbo...
English
Provided by Chukwubuikem Onwuameze
On behalf of Benin community
On Oct 2, 2025
Location of creation
No Location of creation available
Material(s)
copper alloy
Provided by Wereldmuseum
Date made
Jan 1, 1800 – Jan 1, 1900
Provided by Wereldmuseum
Type(s)
ceremonial objects
percussion instruments
Provided by Wereldmuseum
Technique(s)
The object was likely made with what is referred to as the lost wax-casting technique, which involved creating a wax model, coating it in clay to form a mold, melting the wax to create a void, and then pouring molten material (brass, copper, etc.) into the mold to create the object
English
Provided by Roshan Nanayakkara
On behalf of Benin community
On Oct 2, 2025
Maker(s)
No Maker(s) available
Inscription(s)
No Inscription(s) available
