The spots are copper discs and the eyes are made from mirrors. Benin art features people, animals and gods. Crocodiles and leopards, appear many times in the art of Benin. This brass plaque shows ...

Benin art market is still evolving, unlike Lagos. She stated that notwithstanding, there are strong indications the art market is picking up considering the recent developments recorded in the sector.

This restitution contributes to redressing a historical injustice that is still being felt today,” a Dutch minister said.

The German government returned some of the Benin Bronzes to Nigeria– 125 years after they were stolen by the British troops in 1897. Cultural historian, art and heritage specialist Dr. Oluwatoyin ...

The Headlines MAJOR BENIN BRONZE RETURN ... following the recommendation of a committee dedicated to the issue. ART FORGERY WORKSHOP UNCOVERED IN ROME. A workshop producing fake Picassos and ...

FILE PHOTO: Benin art objects and bronzes are pictured at the Linden Museum in Stuttgart, Germany, June 29, 2022. Picture taken June 29, 2022. REUTERS/Louisa Off/File Photo ...

The total value of an artist’s artworks sold at auction over a specific period. This metric reflects the artist’s overall market activity and demand in monetary terms. The middle value of all realized ...

Nigeria's Museum Agrees With Royal Ruler on Custody of Benin Bronzes (This Feb. 26 story has been corrected to make clear that the royal museum will house some of, not all, the artefacts ...