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introduction of leatherwork at Oyo. The
Alaafin's palace's 'Kobi Aganju' or 'Courtyard/Porch of Aganju' is said to date from his reign and is named for him. The porch section, called the 'Oju Aganju', was at the entrance of the ancient, now ruined, palace, and was "waiting hall of chiefs during coronation and other activities."
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Aganju is believed to have been responsible for monumental building around the seat of power, including 100 brass posts marking his authority. These posts figure in later histories but none are known to still survive. His reign was said to coincide with a flourishing of industry, including the
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Tradition and Record: A Search for the Legendary Woodcarvers of Old Oyo." Ufahamu: A Journal of African Studies 20.2 (1992) p.50.
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