Benin: Bringing Back The Bronzes

The British may have looted the Benin Bronzes from the West African Kingdom in the 19th century, but they couldn’t remove the art form.
Artisans still use the country’s red soil to create bronze sculptures, just as their ancestors did decades before.
However, it’s a dying trade. The cost of raw materials is soaring and local craftsmen are struggling to make ends meet.
In this short film, we visit a workshop where beautiful Benin bronzes are still moulded, for now at least.
It’s a stark reminder the stolen treasures which once decorated Benin’s royal palace have to be returned.
#Britain #Benin #Bronze #Artisan

[@marcusgarvey3928]

I think one pound or one dollar from each of us who see the value in the work of these artisans - artists would greatly assist in helping to financially help them and their families. I am more than happy to give the first pound. Anyone else?

[@cathystuart4942]

I would love to purchase their art and preserve our history.

[@hiabyss_kiss]

I feel that the governments of places colonized should put money towards saving their traditional arts. These artisans are preserving the heritage of their ancestors and showing the world the beauty of their countries.

[@adissux]

This channel is Great. Your hard work is appreciated.

[@phyllisthompson4207]

Wow ! Beautiful !

[@pierresmith5145]

Beautiful...

[@niokandege]

I hope that a new generation rises to keep this invaluable skillset alive for themselves and their progeny. It's abhorrent that the British continue to keep, display and feed off the work of African peoples and cultures to this day. The 'shocking' truth is that its not limited just to African arts, but everything African. Thanks for sharing this video

[@spritual_playboy]

amazing 👏👏. Always be rooted to your civilization, culture and religion. love and respect from India 🙏🙏.

[@user-qq5nm9wr8x]

I am also from the same field....❤❤love from india

[@phyllisthompson4207]

A lot of energy you put in, but the results are amazing ! Hopefully you’ll sell many today. Very talented!

[@margaretgoodheart4167]

A world class artist. Gifted because he loves what he dies. Thank you and this man for sharing his art with us.

[@africaninvestor7032]

We need to invest in institutions for african art,technology, culture and language asap

[@gulliegulliver4546]

I would be interested in buying a bronze from this craftsman. Is there any way to contact him for choices and prices?

[@ihamadestiny4766]

Yes sir

[@russellseitz]

Truly a brazen Counterfeiter

[@haroldmorris5901]

Benin must bring back the warriors who will join the "Alliance of Sahel States." 'The people there who support French neo-colonialism need to be replaced.

[@mikecolin3983]

Oh wow. This needs to be taught in their schools as in art class. This can't not be losted.

[@karamoceesay246]

Bleesed these craftsmen, we are our ancestors ❤❤❤

[@vLadimir333-dodji-i-vidi]

Much love Africa

[@JUSTINENAMBOLWA-rv8fn]

Thank you African Stream

[@seanamcgee3427]

So beautiful

[@c.kainoabugado7935]

Handmade is genuine ❤

[@ERMARTIN2011]

You share good information. However you never provide the diaspora any information on how to help or how to purchase the goods to keep the crafts and traditions alive.

[@loributler127]

So beautiful.

[@Ntchrmusic]

Bless you are very talented..may your enjoy..the fruits of your beautiful art

[@AvidAfrican]

A center should be dedicated in teaching this craft...

[@theonly6359]

🎯Wow 😮 they are very talented 💯

[@ezededon7948]

Please which materials do you use and craft it

[@moremiaj4786]

Nice.... How about crafting something that represents the modern day Benin. The modern day king. I would love to buy some of these crafts. I wonder how I could get them.

[@ihamadestiny4766]

I can give you his contact

[@lindageorge7399]

I want one

[@ElvisEtv]

How do we connect to the artist?

[@mrmoneycomesfirst]

Where can I help out

[@dinadina2925]

The point of order is: There should be no European museum showing African artifacts. If yes, you're fully authorized to kiss the glass with a hammer lovely!

[@africaninvestor7032]

How can i buy this directly from the artist

[@AigbeEfe]

Benin City in Nigeria

[@africaninvestor7032]

@@AigbeEfe I need a connection

[@paserik320]

このメディアはロシアの支援を受けていますか？

[@fromabove422]

I'm curious about that too

[@bascogolfer5210]

Beautiful