As seen in the picture above, The new Oba of Benin and his wives covered their mouths with a white handkerchief, this is the reason why!!
- The Oba usually covers his mouth because when he talks he is the supreme authority. Whatever he says is final.
- People talk on his behalf most of the time and whatever they proclaim becomes the Law with immediate effect.
A
friend of mine who is a painter said he did a painting of the old Oba
and it was rejected because it depicted him smiling. According to
tradition, people are not supposed to see the Oba's teeth so he doesn't
smile.
- His wives covered their mouths as a sign of submission.
Source: NL
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