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The Striking Story of an Ivory Mask from Benin | HENI Talks

Today, HENI Talks is presented by Cultural Historian Dr. Gus Casely-Hayford. Dr. Gus Casely-Hayford tells the remarkable story of a sixteenth century ivory mask from the Kingdom of Benin, West Africa ⁠— now part of Nigeria. Contrary to its serene visage, Casely-Hayford explores how this finely carved artefact is a ‘physical essay in power’: a testament to subterfuge, savvy trading networks and bloodshed. Casely-Hayford also reflects on the mask’s changing status in the British Museum over the course of the past century, and how such objects - once regarded as ‘primitive’ - had a profound impact on the Western twentieth century avant-garde. With the rise of post-colonial theory, such works in Western collections are now securing the status that their cultural significance merits. 🎥 Presented by HENI Talks — films that bring art, design, and architecture to life. 🔔 Subscribe for more films on art, architecture, and culture:    / @henitalks   👍 Like, comment, and share to support our work! 🌐 Learn more: Web — https://heni.com/ Instagram —   / heni   TikTok —   / heni   X — https://x.com/heni Produced by HENI Talks #Benin #IvoryMask #HENITalks