Condition Erect Created 20 March 1954 Year 20 March 1954 | Medium Concretebronze Owner Benin Empire | |
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The Emotan Statue is a life-size statue designed in honour of Emotan, a petty trader who used to trade at the Oba's market in the Ancient Benin Kingdom during the reigns of Oba Uwaifiokun and Oba Ewuare the Great. The statue was unveiled on 20 March 1954 by Oba Akenzua II and is placed opposite the Oba's market in Benin City.
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