Benin Artefacts

What are artifacts?

• objects that tell us the future

• object that has some kind of cultural significance

• objects used for entertainment

• some clay pots

Benin civilization was very rich in sculptures of diverse materials, but didn't include

• ivory

• metal

• brass

• marble

The best known Benin artefacts

• Bronze work

• clay pots

• wooden toys

• terra cotta

Animals which appeared in Benin artefacts

• crocodile and leopards

• monkeys and crocodiles

• horse and donkeys

• camel and donkeys

The art of Benin features

• only kings

• king, queens and queen mother

• people, god and animals

• craftsmen

Bronze works were used to decorate the --------------------------.

• village

• market

• small houses

• Royal palace