This week we have been learning about the ancient Benin empire. Animals were very important to the Benin people, they believed that animals were very spiritual and had powers such as protecting them in battle. They have also learned that the Benin people were skilled at crafts and have been exploring the famous Benin bronzes. Each child chose one of these important animals and created their own clay tile in the style of the Benin bronze tiles. They designed the tile, made it from clay using clay tools and techniques. After they dried, they painted them bronze. The results can be seen below.