idia

A beautiful, strong and courageous woman who is willing to do whatever it takes to get what she wants. Origin: A queen named Idia, mother of King Esigie of the Benin Kingom ( in Nigeria) was the only woman who fought in a war and brought back the head of the enemy in victory. There is a bronze mask made in her honor, sculpted by the Benins but currently in the British museum after they stole it.