![State sword (eben and ada) made from Iron, steel, and ivory. Kingdom of Benin, Nigeria, West Africa. 19th century. - Album alb9018714 State sword (eben and ada) made from Iron, steel, and ivory. Kingdom of Benin, Nigeria, West Africa. 19th century. - Album alb9018714](https://www.album-online.com/photos/prev/NTE0M2ZiMA/album_alb9018714.webp)
State sword (eben and ada) made from Iron, steel, and ivory. Kingdom of Benin, Nigeria, West Africa. 19th century. - Album alb9018714
![Abuja, Nigeria. 20th Dec, 2022. The Ada (ceremonial sword) comes from the Leipzig/Dresden objects and lies on a table next to other Benin bronzes at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria. 20th Dec, 2022. The Ada (ceremonial sword) comes from the Leipzig/Dresden objects and lies on a table next to other Benin bronzes at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja,](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2M4DYWK/abuja-nigeria-20th-dec-2022-the-ada-ceremonial-sword-comes-from-the-leipzigdresden-objects-and-lies-on-a-table-next-to-other-benin-bronzes-at-the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-in-abuja-the-capital-of-nigeria-with-the-21-benin-bronzes-germany-is-returning-a-valuable-cultural-treasure-from-colonial-times-to-nigeria-for-the-first-time-credit-annette-riedldpaalamy-live-news-2M4DYWK.jpg)
Abuja, Nigeria. 20th Dec, 2022. The Ada (ceremonial sword) comes from the Leipzig/Dresden objects and lies on a table next to other Benin bronzes at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja,
The Great Iyasẹ N'ọhẹnmwẹn of Benin kingdom - THE SYMBOLISM OF ADA AND EBEN The symbolism of Ada and Eben is not just the symbolism of our kingdom insignia but it portrays
![State sword (eben and ada) made from Iron, steel, and ivory. Kingdom of Benin, Nigeria, West Africa. 19th century Stock Photo - Alamy State sword (eben and ada) made from Iron, steel, and ivory. Kingdom of Benin, Nigeria, West Africa. 19th century Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/zooms/9/add7c4380224415d8929ad50a7c4d4d8/rjatkx.jpg)
State sword (eben and ada) made from Iron, steel, and ivory. Kingdom of Benin, Nigeria, West Africa. 19th century Stock Photo - Alamy
![Visit Benin on X: "ADA & EBEN These two emblems are not swords, neither are they weapons for war but are weapons for authority proclamation and ceremonial. The Ada is the superior Visit Benin on X: "ADA & EBEN These two emblems are not swords, neither are they weapons for war but are weapons for authority proclamation and ceremonial. The Ada is the superior](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FKGo0tfXIAA6PPg.jpg)