Greg Stuart

About Greg Stuart

Greg Stuart is the Public Programs and Outreach Manager at the Samek Art Museum, part of Bucknell University. He received an MA in Art History from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His research interests include globalism in historic and contemporary art from West Africa.

Plaque: Equestrian Oba and Attendants, 1550-1680, Nigeria, Court of Benin, Edo peoples, brass, 49.5 x 41.9 x 11.4 cm (The Metropolitan Museum of Art) — Benin’s plaques were possible due to mutually beneficial trade with the Portuguese who brought brass to Africa.

Benin plaque: Equestrian Oba and Attendants

by Greg Stuart

Benin plaque: Equestrian Oba and Attendants

by Greg Stuart

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