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Come and discover the Kingdom of Benin, a prosperous thriving society that flourished between the 12th and 19th centuries within what is now southern Nigeria. Let our facilitators take you deep into the unique culture and practises of the Edo people.

Pupils will learn about the daily lives and spiritual practices of the Edo people. What did they eat, celebrate, trade, and create? How did the Oba (ruler) use their powerful leadership to develop Benin as a thriving and prosperous kingdom?

They will debate the displacement of sacred objects and how they arrived in the museum, begin to understand history from a post-colonial perspective and find out what happens to objects that are taken from their country of origin. Children will arrive at their own understanding of where the objects should be now.

Key info

Suitable for: KS2

Age Groups: 7-11

Subjects: English

Topics: Africa

Type: At Venue

Duration: 50 minutes

Cost: £110 per class (maximum class sizes 30 students)

Dates: Ongoing

Min. Group Size: N/A

Max. Group Size: 30 (per session)

SEND: Yes - suitable for students with SEND

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