Igun Street Bronze Casting Guild

About

Igun Street in Benin City is the historic home of the Igun-Eronmwon bronze casters guild, responsible for producing the world-famous Benin Bronzes since the 13th century. The guild operated under royal patronage of the Oba of Benin, using the lost-wax casting technique. The street remains an active bronze casting center and is a UNESCO-recognized heritage site.

Location Details

Latitude: 6.3382

Longitude: 5.6263

Exact (town level)

About This Data

Technology and craft heritage sites represent locations associated with traditional Nigerian manufacturing, textile, and artisanal traditions.

Locations are curated from ethnographic and industrial archaeology research.

Sources

UNESCO World Heritage Centre

UNESCO

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National Commission for Museums and Monuments (Nigeria)

Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Quick Facts

Type: technology seat
Geometry: Point
Sensitivity: Normal
Cultural Lane: hausa
Sources: 2

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