Africa
Benin plaques
Igun casters' guild
When it was made
16th–17th century
How do we know this date?
The work was created over a period of time. (date range)
Certainty: moderate Source: muzea
Reliefs that adorned the royal palace; today the subject of international restitution claims.
Facts
- Culture
- Kingdom of Benin (Edo)
- Place of origin
- Kingdom of Benin, Nigeria
- Where it is today
- dispersed (British Museum and others)
- Institution
- dispersed collections (restitution issue)
- Type
- Relief
- Material
- brass
- Movement / style
- Benin court art
