The Benin Bronzes | Civilisations | Black History Month

THE GLORIOUS ANCIENT BENIN EMPIRE The Benin Empire thrived as a remarkable ancient city located in present-day Nigeria. In the pre-colonial era, Benin stood among the highly advanced cultures in Africa. This empire originated around 900 CE when the Edo people settled in the lush rainforests of West Africa. The walls encompassing Benin City and its surrounding kingdom were an extraordinary feat of earthworks, unmatched in scale until the advent of mechanization. In fact, they earned a place in th

The Kingdom of Benin, in what is now Edo State, Nigeria, had a collection of many thousandmetal statues and plaques that were used to adorn the royal palace. The pieces were produced starting in the thirteenth century by artists of the Edo people and together they represent the outstanding examples of Benin art. Other brass or bronze sculptures include portrait heads, jewelry, and smaller objects in addition to the plaques. Visit us @azaikilibrary | Azaiki Public Library

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