Below are close up photos three wives of the 39th Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare ll N'Ogidigan looking stunning at his coronation yesterday. The one I brought to you yesterday had the three women ceremonially covering their mouths with white handkerchiefs. Click here if you missed it.

The new Oba, who is 63 years old is demanded by custom to marry three wives. Another photo below...