Esigie (also spelt Oseigie), originally known as Osawe, was the son of Oba Ozolua, who reigned in the late 15th century, and his second wife, Queen Idia. He was the sixteenth Oba who ruled the medieval Benin Kingdom, now Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria from c. 1504 – c. 1550. Works of art commissioned by Esigie are held in prominent museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the British Museum.

The object portrays the Oba of Benin adorned in his full regalia, exuding regal authority and grandeur. With dignified posture, he holds the eben, the royal sword, in his hand, symbolizing his power and sovereignty. His attire, meticulously crafted in coral beads, reflects the intricate traditional garments and ornaments worn by Benin royalty

Source: Omorogbe, Aigbe. Oba of Benin Statue, Bronze-cast(lost-wax), Private collection, Benin city

HIgh Poly Model attached in additional file