#beninkingdom — Public Fediverse posts
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If you want to see the incredible artistry and history of our ancestors up close, you need to check out this digital archive. 🎨⚔️
The Horniman Museum holds a stunning collection of historical artifacts from the ancient Benin Kingdom. From the intricate brass castings to the detailed ceremonial regalia, you can explore the preserved history and see firsthand how art, royalty, and traditions were beautifully woven together in Edo history.
Seeing these pieces really makes you appreciate the deep legacy and skill of Benin's royal guilds.
📖 Explore the museum gallery and see the artworks here: https://www.horniman.ac.uk/resource/ancient-benin/
#BeninKingdom #EdoArt #BeninCity #AfricanHistory #Museums #Art #ArtHistory #Culture #Fediverse
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If you want to see the incredible artistry and history of our ancestors up close, you need to check out this digital archive. 🎨⚔️
The Horniman Museum holds a stunning collection of historical artifacts from the ancient Benin Kingdom. From the intricate brass castings to the detailed ceremonial regalia, you can explore the preserved history and see firsthand how art, royalty, and traditions were beautifully woven together in Edo history.
Seeing these pieces really makes you appreciate the deep legacy and skill of Benin's royal guilds.
📖 Explore the museum gallery and see the artworks here: https://www.horniman.ac.uk/resource/ancient-benin/
#BeninKingdom #EdoArt #BeninCity #AfricanHistory #Museums #Art #ArtHistory #Culture #Fediverse
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If you want to see the incredible artistry and history of our ancestors up close, you need to check out this digital archive. 🎨⚔️
The Horniman Museum holds a stunning collection of historical artifacts from the ancient Benin Kingdom. From the intricate brass castings to the detailed ceremonial regalia, you can explore the preserved history and see firsthand how art, royalty, and traditions were beautifully woven together in Edo history.
Seeing these pieces really makes you appreciate the deep legacy and skill of Benin's royal guilds.
📖 Explore the museum gallery and see the artworks here: https://www.horniman.ac.uk/resource/ancient-benin/
#BeninKingdom #EdoArt #BeninCity #AfricanHistory #Museums #Art #ArtHistory #Culture #Fediverse
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If you want to see the incredible artistry and history of our ancestors up close, you need to check out this digital archive. 🎨⚔️
The Horniman Museum holds a stunning collection of historical artifacts from the ancient Benin Kingdom. From the intricate brass castings to the detailed ceremonial regalia, you can explore the preserved history and see firsthand how art, royalty, and traditions were beautifully woven together in Edo history.
Seeing these pieces really makes you appreciate the deep legacy and skill of Benin's royal guilds.
📖 Explore the museum gallery and see the artworks here: https://www.horniman.ac.uk/resource/ancient-benin/
#BeninKingdom #EdoArt #BeninCity #AfricanHistory #Museums #Art #ArtHistory #Culture #Fediverse
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If you want to see the incredible artistry and history of our ancestors up close, you need to check out this digital archive. 🎨⚔️
The Horniman Museum holds a stunning collection of historical artifacts from the ancient Benin Kingdom. From the intricate brass castings to the detailed ceremonial regalia, you can explore the preserved history and see firsthand how art, royalty, and traditions were beautifully woven together in Edo history.
Seeing these pieces really makes you appreciate the deep legacy and skill of Benin's royal guilds.
📖 Explore the museum gallery and see the artworks here: https://www.horniman.ac.uk/resource/ancient-benin/
#BeninKingdom #EdoArt #BeninCity #AfricanHistory #Museums #Art #ArtHistory #Culture #Fediverse
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Here is how you greet the Oba of Benin.👑
“Oba gha to kpere, Ise!” 🙌
A powerful traditional salutation showing respect, loyalty, and blessings for long life to the Oba of Benin. 🌍✨
#Culture #Tradition #BeninKingdom #ObaofBenin #ObaEwuareII #greeting
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Here is how you greet the Oba of Benin.👑
“Oba gha to kpere, Ise!” 🙌
A powerful traditional salutation showing respect, loyalty, and blessings for long life to the Oba of Benin. 🌍✨
#Culture #Tradition #BeninKingdom #ObaofBenin #ObaEwuareII #greeting
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The story of Esigie, Queen Idia, and “Arohuan the giant” (as told in popular retellings of Benin history) is one of power, intelligence, war strategy, and cultural legacy 👑
Oba Esigie was one of the great rulers of the Benin Kingdom, known for strengthening the kingdom during a period of political tension and warfare. His reign is often remembered not just for battles, but for the strong influence of his mother, Queen Idia.
Queen Idia was not an ordinary royal figure. She is remembered as a powerful strategist, advisor, and spiritual force behind the throne. During Esigie’s rise to power, she played a key role in securing his position and helping him maintain stability in the kingdom. Her intelligence and political influence were so significant that she became one of the most respected figures in Benin history. She is also famously associated with the Benin ivory mask tradition, symbolizing strength and wisdom.
In some modern storytelling and oral interpretations, figures like “Arohuan the giant” appear as symbolic characters representing external threats or rival forces faced during Esigie’s reign. While not always documented in formal historical records, such figures are often used in storytelling to represent the scale of conflicts the Benin Kingdom had to overcome during expansion and defense.
What makes this story powerful is not just war or leadership, but how it shows the balance between wisdom and strength. Esigie ruled with authority, Queen Idia guided with intelligence and spiritual influence, and the struggles of the time shaped the identity of the kingdom.
The Benin Kingdom itself was known for its strong structure, organized military system, and rich artistic expression. This story reflects how leadership was not only about the king, but also about the unseen influence of powerful figures behind the throne.
Even today, the legacy of Esigie and Queen Idia continues to inspire discussions about leadership, heritage, and African history. It reminds us that history is not just about battles, but about the people who shaped outcomes through wisdom, courage, and strategy.
#BeninKingdom #QueenIdia #ObaEsigie #AfricanHistory #Culture #Heritage #Storytelling #History
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The legendary Queen Idia 👑
A symbol of strength, wisdom, and the power of the Benin Kingdom. Her legacy still speaks through history and art 🎭#BeninKingdom #QueenIdia #AfricanHistory #Culture #Heritage #Art
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Woke up to some really interesting replies about the Benin Kingdom 👑
I didn’t expect this much engagement 😅
I’ll be going through them today.One thing I find fascinating is how advanced the art and system of governance was. What stood out to you the most?
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I’m curious how many people here have heard of the Benin Kingdom 👑
I’d love to hear what you know about it, history, culture, anything at all. Let’s share knowledge
#BeninKingdom #History #Africa #Culture #Learning #KnowledgeSharing
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6/x If someone does cut down an #Iroko tree, the punishment can be terrible, specially if it is a sacred Iroko trees in a shrine.
This is what happened in 2018 to the people of Iguoma in Edo State (former #BeninKingdom), when the pastor cut down a sacred Iroko tree planted 500 years ago. #ThickTrunkTuesday -
6/x If someone does cut down an #Iroko tree, the punishment can be terrible, specially if it is a sacred Iroko trees in a shrine.
This is what happened in 2018 to the people of Iguoma in Edo State (former #BeninKingdom), when the pastor cut down a sacred Iroko tree planted 500 years ago. #ThickTrunkTuesday -
6/x If someone does cut down an #Iroko tree, the punishment can be terrible, specially if it is a sacred Iroko trees in a shrine.
This is what happened in 2018 to the people of Iguoma in Edo State (former #BeninKingdom), when the pastor cut down a sacred Iroko tree planted 500 years ago. #ThickTrunkTuesday -
6/x If someone does cut down an #Iroko tree, the punishment can be terrible, specially if it is a sacred Iroko trees in a shrine.
This is what happened in 2018 to the people of Iguoma in Edo State (former #BeninKingdom), when the pastor cut down a sacred Iroko tree planted 500 years ago. #ThickTrunkTuesday -
6/x If someone does cut down an #Iroko tree, the punishment can be terrible, specially if it is a sacred Iroko trees in a shrine.
This is what happened in 2018 to the people of Iguoma in Edo State (former #BeninKingdom), when the pastor cut down a sacred Iroko tree planted 500 years ago. #ThickTrunkTuesday -
5/x So it was mostly forbidden to cut Iroko trees. In the #BeninKingdom (now Nigeria's Edo State), only the "Owina ne Igbesamwan", the Oba's woodworkers guild, was allowed to cut Iroko, the 'royal tree'. They carved pestles, mortars and beautiful wooden boxes like this one, currently in the collection of the University of Birmingham. It's one of the many, fascinating objects in the #DigitalBenin collection - really worth a longer exploration! #Wood #Crafts #Carving
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5/x So it was mostly forbidden to cut Iroko trees. In the #BeninKingdom (now Nigeria's Edo State), only the "Owina ne Igbesamwan", the Oba's woodworkers guild, was allowed to cut Iroko, the 'royal tree'. They carved pestles, mortars and beautiful wooden boxes like this one, currently in the collection of the University of Birmingham. It's one of the many, fascinating objects in the #DigitalBenin collection - really worth a longer exploration! #Wood #Crafts #Carving
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5/x So it was mostly forbidden to cut Iroko trees. In the #BeninKingdom (now Nigeria's Edo State), only the "Owina ne Igbesamwan", the Oba's woodworkers guild, was allowed to cut Iroko, the 'royal tree'. They carved pestles, mortars and beautiful wooden boxes like this one, currently in the collection of the University of Birmingham. It's one of the many, fascinating objects in the #DigitalBenin collection - really worth a longer exploration! #Wood #Crafts #Carving
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5/x So it was mostly forbidden to cut Iroko trees. In the #BeninKingdom (now Nigeria's Edo State), only the "Owina ne Igbesamwan", the Oba's woodworkers guild, was allowed to cut Iroko, the 'royal tree'. They carved pestles, mortars and beautiful wooden boxes like this one, currently in the collection of the University of Birmingham. It's one of the many, fascinating objects in the #DigitalBenin collection - really worth a longer exploration! #Wood #Crafts #Carving
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5/x So it was mostly forbidden to cut Iroko trees. In the #BeninKingdom (now Nigeria's Edo State), only the "Owina ne Igbesamwan", the Oba's woodworkers guild, was allowed to cut Iroko, the 'royal tree'. They carved pestles, mortars and beautiful wooden boxes like this one, currently in the collection of the University of Birmingham. It's one of the many, fascinating objects in the #DigitalBenin collection - really worth a longer exploration! #Wood #Crafts #Carving