What does art tell us about the kingdom of Benin? Learn about animals in Benin art and how brass statues were made in this BBC Bitesize year 5/6 KS2 History guide.

The Benin ivory mask, one of only five known examples of its kind, had been scheduled for auction at Sotheby’s in February 2011, with an estimate of £3.5m-£4.5m.

Unique to this mask are the small fish seen in relief under the lips and on the sides of the mask. ... The Iconography of Kingship in Benin" in The Art of Power, The Power of Art, Studies in Benin ...

Benin's capital, Porto Novo, came alive with the vibrant Porto Novo Mask Festival, celebrating traditional masks and drawing spectators from across the region.

A series of perforations is found along the bottom of the mask. Provenance Pace Primitive, New York, 1997 Exhibition History Recent Acquisitions 2000, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian ...

People in costumes perform in a mask parade during the Porto Novo Mask Festival in Porto Novo, Benin, Aug. 4, 2024. The festival was held here from Friday to Sunday to showcase the art and culture ...

Spectators poured into Benin's capital for a new festival celebrating traditional masks over the weekend as the West African country seeks to attract visitors and showcase its cultural heritage.