EditorialHead of an Oba, 16th century, Nigeria, Court of Benin, Edo peoples, Brass, H. 9 1/4 x W. 8 5/8 x D. 9 in. (23.5 x 21.9 x 22.9 cm), Metal-Sculpture, This commemorative cast-brass sculpture depicts the idealized likeness of an oba, or king, wearing a wov...
EditorialCathy Darling Allen, the Shasta County clerk and registrar of voters who recently won a primary challenge by a far right candidate to retain the position, in Redding, Calif., July 21, 2022. (Mike Kai Chen/The New York Times)