The Kingdom of Benin, in modern southern Nigeria, is renowned for its magnificent bronzes and ivory sculptures. These works represent one of humanity’s major treasures and some of the main pieces in museum collections around the world.

The plaques were mounted on the walls of the Oba's Palace and record the history of the Benin kingdom. Most depict the king or warrior chiefs.

Cast pieces are copper alloys, bronze (copper and tin) or brass (copper and zinc). The alloys are not always pure and pieces historically labelled "bronzes", often are not.

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Avant 1900

Nigéria

Bini Edo

42 x 46

5.000