Why do memorial sculptures of the oba represent only the ruler's head?
A. The brass head would have originally been attached to a wooden body.
B. The head is the symbolic center of a person's wisdom and ability to communicate with spiritual forces.
C. The facial features give the most accurate representation of the ruler's actual appearance.
D. Lost-wax casting could not be used for full figures.
Answer: B.
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