“ Benin - Kings and Rituals: Court Arts of Nigeria ”
July 10– September 21, 2008
Royal sculptures from the Benin Kingdom of Nigeria (Edo Empire) - it flourished from about 1440 to the late 1800’s - will be on display at
The Art Institute of Chicago beginning 7/10/08.
Featured are approximately 220 works, "including finely cast bronze figures, altar heads, wall plaques, and staffs of office; sculpted ivories; royal regalia and jewelry in brass, coral, and ivory".
"Benin- Kings and Rituals: Court Arts of Nigeria"
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Image: AltarTableau (Aseberia) with Oba Akenzua , 18th century. Nigeria ; Benin Kingdom .
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