Three dignitaries, 1950 (16th century Benin Art Bronze Plaque)
The British forces massacred many civilian subjects of the kingdom, razed the city to the ground, and looted countless pieces of art and antiques. Oba Ovonramwen was exiled to Calabar, a town in the far eastern part of Nigeria, and the kingdom of Benin was annexed to the British Protectorate of Southern Nigeria.
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Initially, the looted Benin art treasures were treated with some kind of curiosity. However, as the wonderful quality of the ivory carvings and bronzes became appreciated and this was reflected in ever-increasing prices they fetched in the art auction rooms of the world, the Foreign Office sold considerable quantities to defray the costs of the expedition. Many British officers retained collections of their own and the British Museum acquired the leading collection. Some of these went to the British Museum directly from the Foreign Office as gifts, while others were purchased.
Many went to the United States and Germany. The presence of Benin Bronzes in Europe and the United States exposed the high quality of workmanship expended on them. Familiarity with these works would eventually revolutionize western views of African art, and transform the designation of these from “primitive” to just simply “art.”
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Rare 16th century Benin Art Bronze Plaque
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