#beninbronzes

[rsgincorp1]

The 16th to 19th century Benin bronzes were made with metal manillas the Benin kingdom exchanged for human captives. 50 manillas for a woman. 57 for a male. They claim they did not enslave many. We ask: How many, is "not many"? No amount is too few for justice. Share the $30 billion relics with the heirs of the enslaved who paid for the bronzes with their lives!

[thatshowthingstarted]

Edo artist/Benin kingdom court style, plaque, mid-16th to 17th century,

Copper alloy,

H x W x D: 45.6 x 35 x 8.9 cm (17 15/16 x 13 3/4 x 3 1/2 in.)

Collection of Smithsonian National Museum of African Art,

Images courtesy the Smithsonian NMAfA

[sohandsouza]

💂💂 - 💁 @MFABoston #BeninBronzes - #art # bronze #bronzework #metalwork #museum #exhibit #WestAfricanArt #AfricanArt #history #Boston (at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClcK7hku-zs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sistazai]

Friends! Co-conspirators! Pull up. Support and believe Black women. Shout out @odunifehistory for raising the alarm. This will not go down on our watch. See GoFundMe link in my stories (tap on my profile pic @sistazai) . . Posted @withregram • @odunifehistory I am my #sisterskeeper. Amplifying Olivia’s voice. Swipe to read the details and then pull up to the gofundme. Link in bio 🔗 Thank you. Repost @olivia.rises with @withregram ・・・ Thank you for your support. I am seeking legal advice and coverage on the way forward. If you are led to support me on this journey, you can do so via the go fund me link my friends have set up. Link in my bio Thank you.https://gofund.me/33b1bb3b #believeblackwomen #nowhitesaviors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #africanproverb⁠ #beninbronzes #britishmuseum #indigenouswisdom #africanhistory #odunife #Africa #africansindiaspora #africatotheworld #chakabars #chinuaachebe #blackpeoplemagic #africanunity #proudtobeblack #unapologeticallyafrican #castironcooking #africanart #afrocentric #africanculture #melaninmagic #africanempowerment #decolonizingidentity #afrocentric #africanidentity #teflon #nigerianindependence #africanamerican #blackfolks https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccl7I8phx4h/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sachinghanekar]

The unfiltered history tour one of the finest project I have recently worked on… Thanks to @webchutney and his overall team for giving me this opportunity to be a part of this project. _________________________ theunfilteredhistorytour.com. 👈 __________________________ Benin Bronzes 1 . #theunfilteredhistorytour . #illustration #viceworldnews #vice #denzuwebchutney #beninbronzes #sachinghanekarillustrations #sachthings (at India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYnup6NMClQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

[demdread]

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 https://www.instagram.com/p/CQqsQkgFzxD/?utm_medium=tumblr

[susanstockwell]

‘Hidden Histories, Untold Stories’ exhibition with ‘Truth &Consequences’ lit globes in shopping trolley, foreground and Benin Bronzes in background and close up. Pedestal, brass, human head used for displaying elephant ivory tusks during religious ceremonies and bronze figure of Oba, Benin, West Africa. From Benin, Southern Nigeria the Benin Bronzes are the subject of much discussion amongst museums internationally concerning their (and other objects) rightful home and future plans for a museum in Benin to house them. The juxtaposition of them with the globes comments upon the relationship between colonial behaviours, climate change, inequality, injustice and the wilful destruction of our planet. It was great to work with curators at Warrington Museum and Art Gallery who generously gave me access and opportunity to reframe the collection by interweaving my work and collection objects with the intention of introducing new dialogues. @beninbronzes #benincity #beninbronzes @artsheritage @warringtonmuseum @warringtonartsfest @culturewarrington #hiddenhistories #colonialism #horriblehistories @artsandclimate #reframingarthistory #reframingmuseums @tropenmuseum @susanstockwell #climatechange #artinstallationproject #installationartists (at Warrington Museum & Art Gallery) https://www.susanstockwell.co.uk/artworks/hidden-histories

[ronaldmuchatuta]

✊🏿Repost @victorsozaboy - My piece in today’s @nytimes 🙏🏽 #beninbronzes #artofmyfathers #newyorktimes #benincity #nigeria @nytimesopinionart https://www.instagram.com/p/B8EFpwxjeXB/?igshid=9222s0q61llb

[marciamattos]

#Repost @simoneyvetteleigh (@get_repost) ・・・ Head of an Oba, Edo peoples, Nigeria, Court of Benin, ca. 1550. Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum #beninbronzes https://www.instagram.com/p/BvZgUP6p_Eo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yrdaj888zcaq

[laura-illustrates-0]

A benin bronze print for a project I did . #benin #beninbronze #printmaker #catsofinstagram #catillustration #bigcat #illustration #illustrationartists #illustrator #illustratorsoninstagram #illustratorsofinstagram (at Peckham) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ_fZhahGJ8/?igshid=1q4zwgg5qlmvn

[africanartribal-blog]

For just €250.00 Old African Bronze | Benin city Flute Player | Tribal art | | Vintage statue | Antique | Decoration Height : 30 cm Width : 16 cm Free, trackable and insured shipping. I gladly accept returns. Just contact me within 14 days of delivery & ship items back to me within 21 days of delivery. After the order has been placed, this Item will be shipped in maximum 3 business days. Please make sure to provide a valid phone number for shipping. An expert valuation of this item might be available upon request. Please contact me via Etsy if needed.

[debbydreamingafrica-blog]

Presso l'antica corte di Benin i leopardi erano il simbolo dell'autorità regia, infatti sculture a loro dedicate affollavano gli altari dedicati agli antenati del re. Gli stessi felini vivi erano allevati a palazzo e partecipavano alle cerimonie pubbliche. #benin #beninbronze #leopardo #berlin #collection #collector #bronzo #bronze #leopard #decorations #westafrica #loveafrica #tribal #culture #primitiveart #artprimitif #bestgallery #king #oba #sculpture (at Ethnologisches Museum)

[sachinghanekar]

Benin Bronzes 2 . #theunfilteredhistorytour . #illustration #viceworldnews #vice #denzuwebchutney #beninbronzes #sachinghanekarillustrations #sachthings (at India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYnueTAMPFm/?utm_medium=tumblr

[soboye]

Our Dalston Pop Up is now in full swing. Adding the heat and bringing the Naija flavour with Aso - a fashion and lifestyle brand that celebrates Nigeria with iconic Nigerian art pieces such as the Queen Mother of Idia and the Ife Bronzes made into jewellery and used as emblems on clothing. Looking forward to seeing you there - on until 26th Nov. . #asoatsoboyepopup #soboyepopup #dalstonpopup #aso #jewellery #sweatshirts #denimjacket #naijastyle #londonlife #africanculture #queenmotherofidia #beninbronzes #weekendbling #soboyeboutique #dalston (at Norris Raymond)

[capitoldebeaute]

So yesterday, while in the vault of expensive art and contemplation, I found her....she is now in my office. She is majestic and regal. Standing a poise and proper 2.3 feet. #perfection #iloveart #artlover #gallerylife #art #sculpture #museumpiece #love #antique #benin #bronze #queen #beninbronzes #beninkingdom #beninempire #beninart #edopeople #africanart #africanculture #sculpture # (at Westside Provisions District)

[artmaroon]

One of the famed Benin plaques on the wall panel, British Museum. Visited the Africa Gallery as it's been a while since I viewed the collection of acquired modern and contemporary African art, and arguably questionable, acquired historical artefacts. Noted some recent Caribbean kinetic sculptures in the masquerade display. #beninbronzes #beninplaques #africagallery #britishmuseum #modernandcontemporaryafricanart #kineticsculptures #masquerade (at British Museum)