The Artisans of Igun — Brass Casters and the Secrets They Pass Down
The Artisans of Igun — Brass Casters and the Secrets They Pass Down A deep cultural story of Benin’s legendary bronze casters, their skills, beliefs, and survival in a modern world. 📚 Table of Contents Introduction — A street where history breathes Origins of Igun Street & the Benin Kingdom The lost-wax casting method explained simply Apprenticeship, secrets & sacred knowledge Spiritual beliefs behind the bronze Colonial encounter & the Benin Bronzes Modern Igun: survival, tourism & adaptation Watch: Igun Street & Benin Bronze videos Lessons for today’s youth & artisans Further reading & Google search links 🧭 Introduction — A street where history breathes In the heart of Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, lies a street unlike any other — Igun Street . To the casual visitor, i...
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