Place
Museum
Benin Bronzes
01/14/2026
Benin City, Edo State
Intricate plaques and reliefs chronicling royal court life and ceremony from the ancient Benin Empire (12th-19th centuries). These masterfully cast bronze, brass, and ivory artworks adorned the Oba's palace walls, documenting historical events, royal lineages, and cultural practices. Created using the lost-wax casting technique, they represent some of Africa's finest artistic achievements and remain powerful symbols of Nigeria's rich cultural heritage.
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