And all this, it will be history. This 16th century brass statue shows a soldier. Europeans in Benin art were often shown holding a gun. The craft workers of Benin often showed Europeans in their art.
The spots are copper discs and the eyes are made from mirrors. Benin art features people, animals and gods. Crocodiles and leopards, appear many times in the art of Benin. This brass plaque shows ...
The German government returned some of the Benin Bronzes to Nigeria– 125 years after they were stolen by the British troops in 1897. Cultural historian, art and heritage specialist Dr. Oluwatoyin ...
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Netherlands to return stolen Benin Bronzes of 1800s to NigeriaREAD ALSO: LaVar Ball has foot amputated due to ‘serious medical issue’ Come 2026, Nigeria plans to open the Edo Museum of West African Art in Benin City designed by British-Ghanaian architect ...
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The Netherlands Returns 113 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, Art Forgery Workshop Busted in Rome, Cape Town Art Fair Returns: Morning Links for February 20, 2025The Headlines MAJOR BENIN BRONZE RETURN ... following the recommendation of a committee dedicated to the issue. ART FORGERY ...
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