Los famosos « Bronces de Benín » no son del…

Estos renombrados artefactos en realidad provienen del histórico Reino de Benín, ubicado en la actual Nigeria, no del país moderno de Benín. Las dos entidades son geográficamente distintas a pesar del nombre compartido, lo que lleva a frecuentes confusiones.

Fuente

https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/term/x10695

Detalles

Publicado: March 30, 2026
vistas: 199

Benín Historia Arte Geografía Raro Bronces de Benín Nigeria Imperio de Benín Historia del Arte Confusión de Nombres Artefactos

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