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Igbesanmwan (ivory and wood carvers’ guild)

A hereditary guild in the Benin Empire, Igbesanmwan carvers worked collaboratively, creating ceremonial and ritual objects under the Oba’s patronage.

Dates
c. 900–1897
Born In
Africa > West Africa > Nigeria
Active In
Africa > West Africa > Nigeria
Period Culture Style
Kingdom of Benin
Known For
Sculpture
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