This brass plaque shows the Oba, or King, of Benin and his attendants ... The roofs of the palace have pointed turrets and on top of each turret there is a copper bird with outspread wings.

You’ve made it! Welcome to the Benin civilisation. My name is Ibi. I’m on my way to the Oba’s Palace. The Oba is our leader, but we hardly ever see him because he stays in there the whole time.