Definitions
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- noun The position of
queen mother inBenin - noun A
bronze effigy of thehead of such a person
Etymologies
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Yoruba
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To reward and honor her, Esigie created a new position within the court called the iyoba, or "queen mother," which gave her significant political privileges, including a separate residence with its own staff.
Patt Cottingham: Goodbye/Hello 13: Women Reclaiming Rights to Their Goddess Power 2009
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