Benin Bronzes: Revision history

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22 February 2026

  • curprev 13:4213:42, 22 February 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs 2,678 bytes +2,678 Created page with "'''Benin Bronzes''' are a renowned corpus of metal artworks produced by craftsmen of the historic Benin Kingdom, located in present-day Edo State, Nigeria. Despite the name, many of the objects are made of brass rather than true bronze. The works include commemorative heads, plaques, figures, regalia, and ritual objects associated with the royal court. == Historical Background == The tradition of brass casting in Benin dates back to at least the 13th century and flouri..."
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