Head Royal woman Benin Nigeria Benin Africa Museum
The extraordinary bronzes of the Benin kingdom in what is now Nigeria exhibit a virtuosity and sophistication of style that has astonished the Western world since they were visited in the 15th Century. Their work was brought to Europe following a punitive expedition by the english in 1897, causing a great sensation. The people of Benin, called Bini, are descended from the known for their remarkable bronzes. Almost all Benin art was created to honor the king , or Oba, who has reigned, with his ancestors, from the 15th century. Styles have changed over the years. Although similar to many older works, these are all 20th C. pieces
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Photo credit: © Peter Horree / Alamy / Afripics
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