The Ada and Abere are state swords of authority in Yorubaland. [1] [2] State swords have been used for centuries to represent the ancient rights bestowed from Ife to various Yoruba, Yoruboid, and neighbouring groups, including the Fon, Ga, and Benin Kingdom. [3]

2025年2月28日 · Ada and Eben usually referred to as Ada vbe Eben by the Binis are symbols of authority used in the Benin Kingdom. People mistakenly confuse Ada and Eben for swords; they are not swords. Ada and Eben were introduced to Igodomigodo during the Ogiso dynasty. Benin was formerly called Igodomigodo.

2025年3月17日 · Every titled chiefs in Benin are given ‘Eben’ and nor ‘Ada’. But ‘Ada’ may be delegated to any high ranking chief, such as the Uzama - king makers or Enigie who may have it and use it inside their domains but not to the Oba’s palace

The saber-shaped ceremonial sword, called ada in the Edo language, has a long history of use by the rulers of the kingdom of Benin (in what is today the Edo State of Nigeria). The blade is made of iron, which has the power of ase, to ensure that any proclamations made would come to pass.

2024年8月22日 · Benin mythology also contains claim of many families and settlements that their ancestors and founders were on the spot ab-initio or “from the beginning of time”. According to one myth as recorded by R.E. Bradbury, the Benin kingdom was founded by the youngest the children of Osanobua (the Edo word for the Almighty God).

2019年1月7日 · Ada and Eben is the traditional staff of the Benin monarchs. All Benin chiefs own the Eben, a leaf shaped ceremonial sword which is a symbol of their ranks. Skillfully throwing and catching the Eben before the Oba raises one’s rank.

The Ada and Abere are state swords of authority in Yorubaland. [1] [2] State swords have been used for centuries to represent the ancient rights bestowed from Ife to various Yoruba, Yoruboid, and neighbouring groups, including the Fon, Ga, and Benin Kingdom. [3]

2025年2月28日 · Ada and Eben usually referred to as Ada vbe Eben by the Binis are symbols of authority used in the Benin Kingdom. People mistakenly confuse Ada and Eben for swords; they are not swords. Ada and Eben were introduced to Igodomigodo during the Ogiso dynasty.

2025年3月19日 · On the walls, and also on the railings of the perimeter fence are depicted the artefacts of the symbols of royalty and authority in Benin land, the State Swords of the ADA and the EBEN, done in iron. The little building has only one door.

2025年2月28日 · Ada and Eben usually referred to as Ada vbe Eben by the Binis are symbols of authority used in the Benin Kingdom. People mistakenly confuse Ada and Eben for swords; they are not swords. Ada and Eben were introduced to Igodomigodo during the Ogiso dynasty.