A fragmentary plaque in the style of Benin, Nigeria, depicting a Portuguese with manille, holding a fuse in his left hand.with a floral background carved inwards after the plaque is made, other half closed maille circles are on the background in rows, one main figure is represented of a Portuguese soldier, dressed with his status attire, his left arm is holding a sward, the right one is holding a scepter, the lower right bottom of the plaque is missing; signs of damage and oxidation.

Last photo, portuguese with manilla, source Digital Benin.

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Height: 46 cm
Width: 34 cm
Weight: 5,57 kg