Ewua Official- Messenger Figure Low-poly 3D model

Ewua Official, 18th century

This figure wears a beautifully patterned tunic and wrapper and a cross-shaped pendant low on his chest. In his left hand, he carries a brass-caster’s hammer, a tool used to manipulate red-hot metal & a cross on the right hand. The man may be an ewua official, whose tasks include awakening the oba at dawn with rituals honoring his dynasty and its origins, a practice initiated by Oba Esigie in the 16th century. Ewua officials are often portrayed wearing a cross, a symbol that predates the Portuguese arrival in Benin, though its meaning was enhanced by its similarity to the cross of the Portuguese Order of Christ.

Dimension (Height): 37’‘

Source: Omorogbe, Aigbe. Ewua Official, Bronze-cast(lost-wax), Private collection, Benin city.

PBR Textures and High Poly printable mesh included in file