Description
Located opposite the Oba market in Benin City, Emotan Statue is a life-size statue designed in honour of Emotan, a trade chieftain who used to trade at the Oba's market in the Ancient Benin kingdom during the reigns of Oba Uwafiokun and Oba Ewuare the Great. The statue was unveiled on 20th of March 1954 by Oba Akenzue II and is placed opposite the Oba's market in Benin city. In the statute, Emotan is depicted standing majestically, clad in her traditional wrapper and a headgear, posing as royalty.
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