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Portrait of an adult male seated in a wicker chair with three adult males standing beside and behind him. 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. Medium: Albumen print.
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