The relief plate is part of the cultural and artistic heritage of the presumably 800-year-old Kingdom of Benin. The kingdom, which is located in what is now southwestern Nigeria, was conquered by the British in 1897 and the courtly works of art came to Europe as spoils of war. Bronze relief panels covered the pillars of Oba’s palace in Benin City. The panels show aspects of court life and bear witness to the history of the kingdom. A total of nine figures are shown here that refer to the war between Benin and the Igbon in 1515/16. The figures are Benin warriors who emerge victorious from the battle with two prisoners and accompanied by a bugler. Three opponents who are in the background have fallen and are characterized by spears in their bodies. The warriors wear an apron on which a leopard’s head can be seen. Around their necks they wear a necklace made of coral pearls and another with leopard teeth. A bell adorns her chest. Not only are the warriors of high rank, but also their captives. The figure on the right in the foreground is sitting on a horse, while another is wearing a uniform made of leopard skin. The figures on the plate are related to one another in different sizes and perspectives. It is particularly worth mentioning here that there is a specific reference to the artist of the record himself. Ahammangiwa or his workshop made this plate in the 16th century. Around their necks they wear a necklace made of coral pearls and another with leopard teeth. A bell adorns her chest. Not only are the warriors of high rank, but also their captives. The figure on the right in the foreground is sitting on a horse, another is wearing a leopard skin uniform. The figures on the plate are related to one another in different sizes and perspectives. It is particularly worth mentioning here that there is a specific reference to the artist of the record himself. Ahammangiwa or his workshop made this plate in the 16th century. Around their necks they wear a necklace made of coral pearls and another with leopard teeth. A bell adorns her chest. Not only are the warriors of high rank, but also their captives. The figure on the right in the foreground is sitting on a horse, while another is wearing a uniform made of leopard skin. The figures on the plate are related to one another in different sizes and perspectives. It is particularly worth mentioning here that there is a specific reference to the artist of the record himself. Ahammangiwa or his workshop made this plate in the 16th century. another wears a leopard skin uniform. The figures on the plate are related to one another in different sizes and perspectives. It is particularly worth mentioning here that there is a specific reference to the artist of the record himself. Ahammangiwa or his workshop made this plate in the 16th century. another wears a leopard skin uniform. The figures on the plate are related to one another in different sizes and perspectives. It is particularly worth mentioning here that there is a specific reference to the artist of the record himself. Ahammangiwa or his workshop made this plate in the 16th century.