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Chief Inneh | Figure: Oba with Ceremonial Sword | Edo peoples | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

貝寧銅器由埃多人（Edo）打造，他們約在15世紀統治了如今的奈及利亞南部地區，但1897年英國Harry Rawson入侵並洗劫了貝寧王國，貝寧銅器四處流散。隨著文物返還的概念興起，它被掠奪的歷史也日漸受到注目。

Edo peoples, Benin Kingdom Commemorative Head of a King

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I spent my childhood in Benin but grew up in France. Last year I returned to rediscover my home country. Click to see what's great about Benin now.

Head with Four Legs

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Strange Scenes From Coronation Of Oba In Benin Kingdom. - Culture - Nigeria

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