African Art Club

The Tribal Eye 04 – The Kingdom Of Bronze

Even if a bit dated ( certainly the prices!) this field reportage fom David Attenborough  is very interesting for all those who want to learn more about Benin Bonzes, casting and meaning. 

Kingdom Of Bronze

At the turn of the century Europeans refused to believe that the craftsmen of the Nigerian Kingdom of Benin could have made such sophisticated and beautiful bronze castings. This program traces the history of Benin and Yoruba bronzes, and examines the techniques used in making them, and the results. We see the beautiful and elegant portrait busts, plaques and standing figures which read as impressive chronicles of the elaborate court life under the autocratic Obas of Benin. The members movie below was done in 1976 and will give you more explanation about the castings and the use of Benin Bronzes (what an evolution in prices since then!) in The tribal eye ~ book and movie by David Attenborough

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