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Benin Bronze sculpture, 16th-19th century AD

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Benin Bronze sculpture, 16th-19th century AD

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The British Museum says 16th-19th century for this piece. It’s from the collection of Benin Bronzes looted from Benin City during the Benin Punitive Expedition of 1897.
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It looks like the figure from behind is double-dog-daring the front one to do some stupid shit.

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