"The ancient kingdom of Benin is one of the most sophisticated in Africa ... In this revised and updated edition of the Art of Benin, Paula Girshick Ben-Amos explains the role played by art in every ...

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Extracted from: West African review (London) 25, March 1954, pages 208-209. Benin bronzes are rising in value. At a recent Sotheby's auction, one cock went for £1,400 and a bronze ram went for £700.