The Royal Art of Benin Found in southwestern Nigeria -Objects consist of commemorative busts

1. The Royal Art of Benin Found in southwestern Nigeria -Objects consist of commemorative busts and ritual items for members of the royal family Vast majority of art made in bronze, terracotta, and ivory Early Period (Warrior Kings 1450-1575 i.e 600-400 B.P ) Middle Period (Plaque Period, 1575-1700 i.e 400-300 B.P ) Late Period (Restoration Period 1700-1897 i.e 300-100 B.P ) Style Elements Thin castings, Busts depict beaded collars Delicately rendered features Careful attention to details, in terms of surface ornamentation Bust of Kings and Queen-mothers Plaques, animal imagery etc.

2. Head, Early Period, 500-600 B.P Bronze, 8.1/4in.

3. Head of an Oba, Late Period, Bronze, 18 in.

4. Head, Early Period, Terracotta, 8.1/4 in.

5. Head, Early Period, Bronze, 9.1/2 in

6. Queen Mother Head, 400 B.P Bronze, 20 in.

7. Warrior Chiefs, Bronze Plaque, 400-300 B.P, 18.7/8 in

8. Warrior and Attendants, Plaque Period, Bronze, 21.in

9. Portuguese Soldier, Plaque Period, Bronze

10. Musicians, Plaque(Middle) Period, Bronze, 19.1/8 in

11. Plaque depicting two men on a swing, Middle Period, Bronze, 16.15/16 in.

12. Court Attendants, Plaque Period, Middle Period, Bronze, 19.1/4 in.

13. Bracelet, Portuguese heads with mudfish, Brass, 16th-18th century, 5.3/8.in

14. Saltceller, Ivory, 15-16th century 7.1/2 in

15. Mask, Ivory, 16th century,

16. Handheld clapper with Queen mother, Ivory, 18th-19th century, 12.1/4 in.

17. Hand held clapper, Ivory, 18th-19th century 13.3/4 in.

18. Pair of bracelets, horsemen and standing figures, Ivory, 5.3/8 in.

19. Altar Tusk, Ivory, .Late Period, 73.3/4 in,

20. Crocodile, Plaque Period, Bronze, 15.9/16 in.

21. Leopards, Early/Middle Period, Bronze, 27.3/16 in.

22. Intertwined Mudfish, Middle Period, 13.3/8.in

23. Rooster, Late Period, Bronze, 19.7/8 in.

24. Vessel, Middle Period, Bronze, 8.7/8.in

25. Place Messenger, Middle Period, Bronze, 25 in.

26. Summary