Art Of Edo Nigeria

Art design of Great Oba (King of Edo): Ewuare was the most famous Obas during the time of expansion of the great Edo Empire, who came to the throne in about 1440. He is said to have traveled widely in Guinea and to have visited the Congo.Ewuare was 'powerful, courageous and wise', say the traditions. He fought against and captured 201 towns and villages in Ekiti, Ikare, Kukuruku, Eka, and Ibo country. He took their rulers captive, and he caused the people to pay tribute to him.