Ada and Abere (Eben)
Sceptres that represent symbols of authority in the ancient Yorubaland
- Type
- sword
The Ada and Abere (Yoruba: Àdá àti Abẹ̀rẹ̀) are Yoruba ceremonial state swords used as symbols of royal authority.
Comparable state swords, varying in form, function and local name, are also found in the royal traditions of the Edo, Fon and Ga, Itsekiri, some Ijaw polities and several Igbo polities.
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Facts from Wikidata Q116700883 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.