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  2. Art of the Kingdom of Benin - Wikipedia

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    Benin art is the art from the Kingdom of Benin [1] or Edo Empire (1440–1897), a pre-colonial African state located in what is now known as the Southern region of Nigeria. [2] Primarily made of cast bronze and carved ivory , Benin art was produced mainly for the court of the Oba of Benin – a divine ruler for whom the craftsmen produced a ...

  3. Benin court and ceremonial art - Wikipedia

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    Court and ceremonial art makes up a vital corpus of Benin art. Private and public ceremonies mark many of the important moments in Benin’s yearly calendar. In the past, an elaborate series of rites were performed throughout the year to secure otherworldly support for the kingdom’s well-being and to celebrate decisive events in its history.

  4. Benin Bronzes - Wikipedia

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    Two Benin Bronzes in London's British Museum A display of Benin Bronzes at the British Museum Single-figure plaque, mid-sixteenth to seventeenth century, cast copper alloy, Dallas Museum of Art. The Benin Bronzes that were part of the booty of the punitive expedition of 1897 had different destinations: one portion ended up in the private ...

  5. 30 Famous Paintings And Their Real-Life Locations By ‘The ...

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    Image credits: culturaltutor The Church at Auvers by Vincent van Gogh (1890), the first famous painting in the list by Cultural Tutor, was done by the painter during his visit to Auvers.Van Gogh ...

  6. Benin Altar Tusk - Wikipedia

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    Benin Altar Tusks (Edo: Aken’ni Elao) are ivory artefacts from the Benin Kingdom in present-day Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.These tusks date back to the 16th century and measure approximately 61 inches (1,500 mm) in height, 5.2 inches (130 mm) in width, 4.7 inches (120 mm) in depth, and weighing 25 kilograms (55 lb) according to a sample at the British Museum.

  7. List of Beninese artists - Wikipedia

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    The following list of Beninese artists (in alphabetical order by last name) includes artists of various genres, who are notable and are either born in Benin, of Beninese descent or who produce works that are primarily about Benin.

  8. Benin City National Museum - Wikipedia

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    The Benin City National Museum is a national museum in Benin City, Nigeria, located in the city centre on King's Square. The museum has a significant number of artifacts related to the Benin Empire such as terracotta, bronze figures and cast iron pieces. It also has ancient art related to the early times. [1]

  9. ‘Conclave’ Costume Designer Lisy Christl on Why the ... - AOL

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    Christl opted for a heavier wool than what is used in the real-life clothing. The other big modification was to the standard red. For the film, Christl explains, “I went to a costume house in ...