Benin Bronze Head
ArtistUnknown (Edo)
Year16th century
MediumBrass
LocationBritish Museum, London
About Benin Bronze Head
Exceptional metalwork from the Kingdom of Benin. Thousands were looted by British forces in 1897. The casting technique rivaled anything in Europe at the time. Nigeria has been demanding their return for decades. Some museums have begun repatriating them.