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Igun Eronmwon (brass-caster’s guild)

A hereditary guild in the Benin Empire, the Igun Eronmwon made objects for presentation, palace decoration, and personal ornament for the Oba.

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 > Relief sculpture
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