Benin Essays

The Benin bronzes, which are a large collection of sculptures, have caused much controversy in the Art as well as Anthropology worlds and have created widely circulated discussion throughout Europe. This is because of their importance, as not only displays of unique craftsmanship, but also as pieces of anthropological significance. The bronzes were from the West African kingdom of Benin which was situated by the river Niger, and around 2,400 objects were discovered and looted during the Punitive

General Purpose: To inform my audience about African historic culture) Specific Purpose: To inform my audience on the ancient Benin (Benin) culture and how it has evolved today Attention Getter: Did you know that everyone evolved from Africa? Researchers have examined the differences of the skulls and DNA of human remains from around the globe say their outcomes indicate present day people (Homo sapiens) having a solitary beginning in Africa.(Owen,2007) Preview your main point:

The 2nd biggest export is cement, accounting for 13% of the 1.8billion dollars of export. 36% of the cement they made is exported to Burkina Faso, 30% to Niger, and 11% to Benin. In the mid 1960’s the HeidelbergCement company started to make cement in togo, they make 1.5 million tons of cement each year with an annual revenue of 13.2billion(13208400000.00) dollars. One of these plants is located near the town of Tabligbo

Benin was formed in 1960 when the colony of French Dahomey gained independence from France. Prior to that, it was divided between two coastal kingdoms that were Dahomey and Porto-Novo. Benin is made up of 43,483 square miles and extends about 420 miles from the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the Niger River. The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo and the form of government is made up of a combined republic with one legislative house. In Benin, there are two climatic zones, the southern and

In 1897, Benin was conquered by the British due to the fatal attack on the Acting Consul-General James Phillip and his army. As a result, the Benin City was completely destroyed and the Oba was arrested. The Benin art was confiscated and sent to Britain, were they either was displayed in British museums or sold to Germany. The Benin art proved to be much more than just art created by "primitive people" as speculations about the assumptions of black people grew. Even though, the Portuguese were

has been practiced in Benin since the democratic government evolved. Approximately 60% of the Benin practice Vodun. It was formally recognized as Benin's official religion in 1996. Similar religions (Umbanda, Quimbanda & Candomble) that branched from Vodun are found in South America. Vudan dates back as far as 6,000 years in Africa. The name came from the god Vodun of the West African Yoruba people who lived during the 18th and 19th century in today's countries of Togo, Benin and Nigeria, formerly

The turning point that highlighted the change of feelings and thoughts about Benin art started to take place after the First World War. New interest of objects, including the sculptures of Benin, was come to light. The acceptance of the African art was inescapable. The Europeans who defined the Benin art as primitive were the first who supported it. To demonstrate, it was claimed that there is no artwork without cultural content; and the society in which such artworks are produced must not be neglected

Ultimately, there is a disconnect from reality when the addiction takes hold. Without the drugs, as in Benin Home, Ishmael becomes aggressive and the boys resort to raiding the hospital to quell their hunger. When the drugs begin to wear off, Ishmael's headaches return - as do images of slaughter. Violent movies, like the drugs, help to create a surreal,

Lessons from the Ancient Benin Kingdom In the example of the ancient Benin Kingdom, elements of both abolitionist and “trade interests” converged to explode a volatile situation that had been steadily nurtured by commercial ambitions and the abolitionist will of the colonialists and the sheer determination of the Benin rulers to uphold the status quo and protect their territory. As has already been mentioned above, the Ancient Benin Kingdom is on record to have covered almost the entire length and

between Benin and Portuguese encouraged the Benin people to develop their brass casting. However, Benin didn't have enough metal for such development although its people were the inventors of the molding of copper and zinc as well as the brass casting. Thus, the Portuguese supplied Benin with brass ingots shaped as bracelets and they were called manillas. These brass manillas were made and used as currency by countries such as modern Holland where they were sent to Benin and melted by the Benin craftsmen

to the ruling Benin monarch left Benin, led his people to safety, away from the tyrant Benin King to become himself a king and with time a deity of his people. IFE AND BENIN DEITY -2nd and Third Deities The kingdom of Ife, some 100 miles from Benin also held their kings as deities. It was stated that as far back as the 12th century, Benin was an annex of this Great Kingdom of Ife – then, there were no kings or Oba’s at Benin. This caused all sorts of problems and the people of Benin decided to send

King Ewuare fought against and captured 201 towns and villages in Ekiti, Ikare, Kukuruku, Eka and Igbo country. He took their rulers captive, and he caused the people to pay tribute to him. He made good roads in Benin City. In fact, the town rose to important and gained the name of city during his reign. It was he who had the innermost and greatest of the walls and ditches made round the city, and he also made powerful charms and had them buried at each of the nine gateways of the city so as to ward

The head of an Oba was created by artists within the city and only through the permission of their current Oba (king). No one artist is given credit for its creation , so we only know that this piece comes from the Benin culture , made through lost wax bronzing, and is from the 16th century. The head is made in the honor of an Oba who has passed by his successor. The head of an Oba is a commemorative head somewhat the metal cousin to busts of roman culture. This head is made of brass and iron, brass

The poet of course, calls for change to a content, calm bronze of Benin. Benin does not mean the current West African country Benin but the Benin Empire which was a large pre-colonial African state of modern Nigeria. It was one of the most developed and prosperous nations of the Western African coastal countries until it was invaded by British explorers. The British annexed the Empire of Benin and took many of their culturally advanced artefacts, including their renowned artefacts

breaks and even children were forced into labor. These unsafe conditions came crashing down just before the end of the workday on March 25th, 1911 in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City. In just under 30 minutes, 146 lives perished (Benin). Today, we call these factories “sweatshops” and they are primarily found in countries that lack laws enforcing proper working conditions. Many mistakes in the factory’s operation contributed to cause the large number of deaths, however, this tragedy

also proved to be necessary for him at the time. During his time in Sierra Leone, Beah was part of his many families. His families were: his own family, a group of seven boys that he traveled with, his small squad in the military, Esther from the Benin Home where he was being rehabilitated, his uncle Tommy’s family, and Laura, his mother in the United States. Ishmael’s

The states of Asante, Oyo, and Benin were two of the most brutal slave trading states. Asante, Oyo and Benin were three of the wealthiest and most powerful states at the time. Large slave trading states took all the wealth from the tribes, stealing capable men, and The states used their new gained wealth to fund cultural

Starting his rule in 1440, King Oba Ewuare was documented as the first King of the Benin Empire. The Benin Empire; now located in what is Southern Nigeria and known for being one of the oldest and highly developed states in West Africa. King Oba Ewuare, previously known as Prince Ogun; came to power after a violent overturn on his own brother; Prince Uwaifaikon. So violent that he ended up destroying much of Benin City in the processes.Oba Ewuare was the son of Ohen and after his death, an altercation

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weapons and wrote offensive words on the walls. And since there were a view people who were religious people, there where vodou temples, restaurants, and bakeries. Back then there were no gang’s wars for a while. There were only one gang called Baz Benin, the head quarter where in old warehouse. This gang were founded by Piye who were killed by a special force on a back of several crimes committed by that gang .Pascal family owned a small restaurant in that neighborhood,