Individuals are fond of adorning themselves with Benin chieftaincy traditional paraphernalia; such as the round coral bead (Ikele), Eben (ceremonial sword) and Okuku (Queens head gear), when they ...

There were more than 40 guilds in Benin City and each guild had to perform a special duty for the Oba. Men were also soldiers. Warriors went into battle armed with swords, spears and crossbows.