Benin empire
The British destruction of the Kingdom of Benin in 1897 was pivotal in Europe's discovery' of African Art. They discovered pieces they never thought possible for "savages" to produce. The Oba's palace was looted & burned to the ground. Carvings, castings, bronzes & artwork were stolen & brought back to England to be sold & traded amongst the elite. Now found in the British Museum + other European Museums #beninbronzes #brass #africanart

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