Igun Bronze Casting
Lost-wax casting from mould to finished head, filmed in the guild workshops.
Digital Heritage Gallery · Craft Traditions
Craft Traditions
Bronze casting, weaving, carving and the workshops that keep the skills alive.
About this collection
Held with consent and credit.
A working record of Benin craft: the Igun bronze casters, weavers, carvers and binders whose techniques are passed hand to hand. Entries credit the maker and the workshop, and link to the marketplace where their work is available.
Loom & Cloth
Handwoven cloth, dye baths and pattern traditions with weaver credit.
Workshop Life
Benches, tools and apprentices at work through a full making day.
Binding & Paper
Hand-bound journals and paper craft from partner studios.