The Striking Story of an Ivory Mask from Benin | HENI Talks

[@filixmoon1996]

Wonderful narrative and beautiful belongings BUT as we move into a new age, we must continually advocate for these belongings to be returned to its place of origin.

[@christopherosime9870]

@filix moon your comment is the most relevant truth here. Thank you.

[@TheRedTrucks]

Agreed!!!

[@jborth2010]

I agree but some of the areas in which these pieces originate aren't the same. The people may no longer appreciate them and may just end up selling the work for money to a collector.

[@Omenastudios]

@@jborth2010 Not true. Am from that part of Nigeria and we want these beautiful artworks created by our ancestors back home. They are not just art but have cultural, spiritual and historical significance to our people.

[@nationmediatv1347]

"Is our Benin treasure, is not artifacts as u people call it, we Beni's need all our artifacts back to Benin city Nigeria, Thank u.

[@lawofthesun]

It’s painful that Africa don’t know the worth of these. And for these to be looted and still remain in the museums till this day says a lot

[@nbasavage7314]

She is the mother of a king, who controls the army of Benin Kingdom. If the West will talk about feminism, we showd it first

[@Seven.And.The.RaggedTiger]

Amazing.. and I have a Benin African Mask from "Ivory Coast" my favorite piece of all.. But I just purchased a "Dan Ghost Mask"

[@bouyereve5272]

Splendid artwork, video and speaker

[@victoroneal2690]

That is my king mother. When is she going home?

[@efosaapril702]

It is called Ubini N'e Igodomigodo

[@ΑΝΤΩΝΗΣΣΜΥΡΝΙΟΣ]

I have seen it

[@tonia16I]

Good job, Heni. 👍🏾

[@denisebeckford9168]

beautiful

[@ezzyz_editzz]

wow

[@cvbenjaminb]

Jaw dropped 👍