Why is the art of Benin considered "royal arts"?

A) All artistic subject matter was related to the oba, his family, and court life.
B) The oba commissioned works in brass and ivory.
C) Only members of the most elite class could become artists.
D) The lost-wax casting process was used to decorate thrones.


B) The oba commissioned works in brass and ivory.

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