Edo’s work is defined by its edo (african) sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Head (Uhunmwun Elao)
Edo, Kingdom of Benin Nigeria Coastal West Africa

Tusk
Edo, Kingdom of Benin Nigeria Coastal West Africa

Plaque
Edo, Kingdom of Benin Nigeria Coastal West Africa

Altar Head for a Chief
Edo, Court of Benin Nigeria Coastal West Africa

Commemorative Head
Edo, Court of Benin Nigeria Coastal West Africa

Altar Bell
Edo, Court of Benin, Kingdom of Benin Nigeria Coastal West Africa

Container in the Form of a Leopard Head
Edo Benin City, Nigeria Coastal West Africa

Panel
Japan

Kesa
Japan

Kesa
Japan

Kesa
Japan

Kesa
Japan

Uchikake (Over Kimono)
Japan

Kesa
Japan

Kesa
Japan

Kosode
Japan

Karaori (Noh Costume)
Japan

Kesa
Japan

Surihaku (Noh Costume)
Japan

Fukusa (Gift Cover)
Painted by Saeki Ganryô (Japanese, active c. 1901/25) Japan