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Open Arts Object: Benin plaque showing the façade of the Royal palace, 1550–1650 (British Museum)

Dr Kim Woods discusses a fascinating brass sculpture from the historic African kingdom of Benin.

This film is featured in NEC's online A-level History of Art curriculum.

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Kim Woods