Bowl Depicting a Recumbent Scepter-Holding Queen Low-poly 3D model

Bowl Depicting a Recumbent Scepter-Holding Queen

Ita Yemoo Site, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, c. early 14th century CE

The piece features a recumbent crowned queen holding a scepter, a powerful emblem of authority, seated atop a vessel that rests on a looping handle throne.

The throne design incorporates intricate details that reference quartz and granite stools associated with Obatala-linked priests, bridging the spiritual and royal realms. The queen’s reclining pose, combined with the symbolic scepter and throne, reflects her pivotal role in the narratives of leadership and the continuity of power in early 14th-century Ile-Ife.

The sculpture, attributed to the Ita Yemoo archaeological site, is believed to represent Queen Moremi, the legendary wife of Obalufon II. It symbolizes the transition of dynastic power and the enduring influence of Yoruba royalty. This artifact not only showcases the advanced metallurgical craftsmanship of its era but also serves as a testament to the cultural and historical significance of Ile-Ife in shaping Yoruba identity and heritage.

Omorogbe, Aigbe. Bowl Depicting a Recumbent Scepter-Holding Queen’, bronze cast (lost wax), Private collection, Benin city

High poly model is attached in addition fileBowl Depicting a Recumbent Scepter-Holding Queen

Ita Yemoo Site, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, c. early 14th century CE

The piece features a recumbent crowned queen holding a scepter, a powerful emblem of authority, seated atop a vessel that rests on a looping handle throne.

The throne design incorporates intricate details that reference quartz and granite stools associated with Obatala-linked priests, bridging the spiritual and royal realms. The queen’s reclining pose, combined with the symbolic scepter and throne, reflects her pivotal role in the narratives of leadership and the continuity of power in early 14th-century Ile-Ife.

The sculpture, attributed to the Ita Yemoo archaeological site, is believed to represent Queen Moremi, the legendary wife of Obalufon II. It symbolizes the transition of dynastic power and the enduring influence of Yoruba royalty. This artifact not only showcases the advanced metallurgical craftsmanship of its era but also serves as a testament to the cultural and historical significance of Ile-Ife in shaping Yoruba identity and heritage.

Omorogbe, Aigbe. Bowl Depicting a Recumbent Scepter-Holding Queen’, bronze cast (lost wax), Private collection, Benin city

High poly model is included