Their main subject is the glorification of the ruler of Benin, the oba, and of his prowess as hunter and ... Many of these objects were then auctioned off to cover the costs of the expedition ...

Step 2 – cover ... the Oba's altars were made from brass. On top of this one is a figure of the Oba with his attendants. At the moment, many museums still hold hundreds of pieces of Benin ...