Ukhuerhe
Ukhuerhe
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The Ukhuerhe (tables) shown here bear a similarity with other carved objects because they are highly decorated and record events that took place in the Kingdom of Benin. Because they document events through these carvings, the could be called Ama. However, in Edo tables are called Ukhuerhe, so we have used this term here. The Ukhuerhe shown here are produced by the Igbesamwan. Although variable in size, shape and age, they all feature carved motifs on the upper surface of the table-top and in some cases on the legs.

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