Content: In the center of this plaque, out of the many that are in display, is the King of Benin in Nigeria during the 13th century. On either side if him are Portuguese traders kneeling before the king, indicating the hierarchial nature of royal power in Benin. Portugese were regarded as symbols if the king's wealth and power and they also show how people perceived Portuguese traders and show the aspects of Benin court life.

Context: The plaques were created by the Edo people during the 13th century and have been seen by anyone who once visited the palace.

Function: This piece, along with many others like it, were made to be put in the Nigerian King's palace.