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Explores the history, iconography, and function of pre-colonial royal art of the Benin Kingdom (Nigeria), including color images of bronzes, ivories, and wood carvings.
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Subjects
Bini Art, Art metal-work, Antiquities, Arts du métal, Beninese Art, Sculpture, History, Beninese SculpturePlaces
Nigeria, Benin City, Benin (Kingdom), Bénin (Royaume), AfricaShowing 1 featured edition. View all 1 editions?
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Table of Contents
Art and history of the Benin Kingdom
Introduction
History and memory
Art for the royal palace
Glorious heroes and foreign visitors
Sumptuous palace ceremonies
The ruling structure
Royal guilds and artist workshops
Altars and deities
The significance of Benin art in African art history
Plates
Plate captions.
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (pages 120-129).
Text in English.
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