The art of Benin / Paula Girschick Ben-Amos

An updated examination of the role of art in the ancient kingdom of Benin, exploring its significance within the royal court, private dwellings, and rural communities. The text analyses how artistic traditions integrated into every aspect of Benin life.

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Accession Number: 1697

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Altars/Church furniture/Church decoration and ornament/Decoration and ornament/Decorative arts/Art/Arts Art/Arts Beads Belief and doubt/Knowledge, Theory of/Philosophy Brass/Copper-zinc alloys/Copper alloys/Alloys/Metals Bronze/Copper alloys/Alloys/Metals Costume/Clothing and dress/Manners and customs/Civilisation Crowns in art Gods/Mythology, Classical History Iron/Native element minerals/Minerals Ivory/Tusks/Teeth/Mouth/Face/Head Jewellery/Decorative arts/Art/Arts Masks/Costume/Clothing and dress/Manners and customs/Civilisation Political science/Social sciences/Civilisation Religion Ritual/Worship/Religion Sculpture/Art/Arts Staffs (Opa orisha Oka)/Art, African Swords/Weapons/Tools Terra-cotta [Terracotta]/Pottery/Ceramics/Clay/Binders (Materials)/Materials Textile fabrics/Decorative arts/Art/Arts Wood sculpture/Sculpture/Art/Arts