Explanation

Cire-perdue means lost-wax casting in French. Benin artists mastered this bronze casting technique. They created famous bronze plaques and sculptures.

Ife also used lost-wax methods. However, Benin became most famous for this technique. The Benin bronzes are world-renowned.

The method involves wax models covered in clay. When fired, wax melts out and bronze pours in. This creates detailed metal sculptures.