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Benin 1450-1750

Published on Nov 24, 2015

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BENIN

  • West African Kingdom
  • Forested Region
  • City-States
Photo by Erik Cleves Kristensen
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Enter Europeans

  • Portuguese 1553
  • Imports: Copper and Brass for artwork, etc.
  • Exports: Pepper, Ivory, Palm Oil, and Cloth
Photo by Arno Meintjes Wildlife
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Slave Trade

  • Portuguese 1553
  • War Captives
  • Depopulation
  • General Militarization
Photo by Luciano Osorio
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Benin

  • Magnificent Bronze Sculptures
  • Created for Royal Palace
  • Tribute to the Deceased/Spirit

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