Graduate Research: Material Culture in Warri Kingdom, Nigeria during the 19th Century with Allegra Ayida

Allegra Ayida discusses her research on the Warri Kingdom in relation to material culture and imperialism. She also talks about de-centring Europe in her research, oral history and the Benin Bronze debate in the context of museum collections. Link to Allegra's webpage: Home | Allegra Ayida. Books suggested: The Brutish Museums The Benin Bronzes, Colonial Violence and Cultural Restitution by Dan Hicks

The Whole Picture: The Colonial Story of the Art in Our Museums & Why We Need to Talk About It” (2020) by Alice Procter