We wish to state categorically again that between the 14th - 16th centuries our ancestors the Kings of Great Benin Empire were involved in International Trade on equal basis with partners across Europe and other parts of the world.
They traded items like ivory, wooden sculptures, animal skins, spices, cotton, food products and many more.
This is a fact.
Please see the articles below:
1)
https://www.livescience.com/benin-bronzes-were-crafted-of-metal-from-a-completely-unexpected-place
2)
Benin Bronzes are made of German brass
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/984344
They traded items like ivory, wooden sculptures, animal skins, spices, cotton, food products and many more.
This is a fact.
Please see the articles below:
1)
https://www.livescience.com/benin-bronzes-were-crafted-of-metal-from-a-completely-unexpected-place
2)
Benin Bronzes are made of German brass
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/984344