Benin
Subject
Subject Source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
Scope Note: Much of the territory of modern Benin was an important native kingdom, Dahomey, at its height during the 17th-19th centuries. It was conquered by the French, who deposed its ruler and conquered Abomey in 1892. Later, the region was part of French West Africa from 1895. The official language is French, though local languages are also spoken, including Fon, Yoruba, Adja, Bariba, Somba and Aizo.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
The Sculpture of Negro Africa, August 27-September 25, 1960
Sub-Series
Abstract
An exhibition of sculpture by artists of 27 tribes across West and Central Africa, arranged by the Art Center in La Jolla, California and the Stolper Galleries of Primitive Arts. The exhibition records span three folders plus a catalog, clippings, and photographs.
Dates:
August 27-September 25, 1960