relief plaques, a coconut casing, and a staff. According to Bruins, “Cultural heritage is essential for telling and living the history of a country and a community. The Benin Bronzes are ...

Image caption, This brass plaque shows the Oba, or King, of Benin and his attendants ... It is large and square and surrounded by a wall. The court is divided into many palaces with separate ...

three relief plaques, a coconut casing, and a staff. "Cultural heritage is vital for preserving and understanding a nation’s history. Photo: Wereldmuseum The Benin Bronzes are an essential part ...