The Benin Bronze are a group of sculpture which includes elaborately decorated made in relief style, with commemorative heads, items of royal regalia and personal ornaments.

The Benin Bronzes come from Benin City, the historic capital of the Kingdom of Benin, a major city state in West Africa from the medieval period. Benin City was incorporated into the British Empire from 1897 to 1960 and is now located within the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Modern Benin City (in Edo State) is the home of the current ruler of the Kingdom of Benin, many of the rituals and ceremonies associated with the historic Kingdom of Benin continue to be performed today.