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Portrait of the King of Benin, Oba Ovonramwen, seated in a wicker chair with three soldiers standing beside and behind him. 
1897 
  
Albumen print 
British Museum 
Museum number: Af,A47.70 
  
 
LL/89747 
  
The seated male is the Oba Ovonramwen, King of Benin. Wearing a velvet gown, feet shackled together with chains. Males next to the Oba are soldiers, wearing uniforms; head-gear, short trousers, belts, jackets. Holding bayonets. Male at l and centre wearing medals. 
 

 
  
 
  
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