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Benin City

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Benin City
a city in S Nigeria, capital of Edo state: former capital of the kingdom of Benin. Pop.: 1 022 000 (2005 est.)


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West Africa Bronzes from Benin City, woodcarving from Yoruba and Ibo areas Liverpool Museum, Liverpool, England
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Owie, Department of Physical and Health Education, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.
Eating disorders and personality profile of female secondary schools ... by Owie, I. / Journal of Instructional Psychology
This history dovetails with the theme of the royal feline in classical African art--with the whiskers on the cheek of the Olokun Walode head from medieval Nigeria, and with the superb leopard statuary that suggested beauty and intimidation at the court of Benin City in the 1550s.
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