A significant historical study of the renowned bronze and ivory artworks from the Kingdom of Benin (in present-day Nigeria), featuring 393 black and white photographs of pieces from the Pitt-Rivers collection. Pitt-Rivers, who acquired Benin objects following the British punitive expedition of 1897, documents plaques, heads, figures, and other masterworks that would fundamentally change Western understanding of African artistic achievement. Bernard Fagg's introduction provides scholarly context for this early documentation. This extensively illustrated work represents both an important historical record of Benin art and a document of colonial-era collecting practices. The Benin Bronzes remain among the most celebrated examples of African metalwork and courtly art. Essential for collectors and scholars of Benin art, museum professionals engaged with repatriation questions, and anyone interested in the intersection of African art history and colonial history
Softcover book
100 pages
Please note: All titles are vintage or out-of-print editions. While condition may differ from images shown, each book is in good condition unless stated otherwise.
A significant historical study of the renowned bronze and ivory artworks from the Kingdom of Benin (in present-day Nigeria), featuring 393 black and white photographs of pieces from the Pitt-Rivers collection. Pitt-Rivers, who acquired Benin objects following the British punitive expedition of 1897, documents plaques, heads, figures, and other masterworks that would fundamentally change Western understanding of African artistic achievement. Bernard Fagg's introduction provides scholarly context for this early documentation. This extensively illustrated work represents both an important historical record of Benin art and a document of colonial-era collecting practices. The Benin Bronzes remain among the most celebrated examples of African metalwork and courtly art. Essential for collectors and scholars of Benin art, museum professionals engaged with repatriation questions, and anyone interested in the intersection of African art history and colonial history
Softcover book
100 pages
Please note: All titles are vintage or out-of-print editions. While condition may differ from images shown, each book is in good condition unless stated otherwise.