Listen! The clues will help you find the Guardian.

The Guardian has a crest

The Guardian is made of copper

The Guardian has 2 legs

The Guardian has a beak

The Guardian is an animal

The Guardian has feathers

You’ve found the guardian!

Altar sculpture of a rooster
GUARDIAN
LEVEL 8

Edo culture, Nigeria, ancient kingdom of Benin
1700–1800
Copper alloy
Louvre Abu Dhabi

A closer look

Did you know…?

Tribute to Royalty This rooster pays tribute to the Queen Mother of Benin. The fine details of the rooster are captured with great accuracy. Note the different patterns used to depict its feathers.

Kingdom of Benin The kingdom of Benin was located in present-day Nigeria and occupied a key position in African trade routes.

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Finally! …

You’re late…

We got here as fast as we could!

Really?

You need to hurry up…

Time won’t wait…

The Dome is slowing down…

In my gallery, the artworks

are getting mixed up.

Indeed,

as in the other galleries

We’re going to do

all we can to restore

the Dome’s power

It’s now or never!

It’s your turn!

If you win all the games on the list, the Guardian will give its Star to you.