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Bronze Kingdom provides v1s1tors a glimpse at the other side of the world and back in time - all through the artistry of African tribal art . Bronze Kingdom is an 16,000-square-foot gallery with a collection of over 2,000 pieces- the largest collection of rare African bronze sculptures in the world .
Founded in 2017 by collector , philanthropist and entrepreneur Rawlvan R . Bennett , Bronze Kingdom offers visitors the opportunity to view and purchase unique African tribal art pieces with artistic and historical significance . As a gallery / museum , Bronze Kingdom is an art gallery that provides educational tours , community engagement and participates in charity auctions .
Front Cover Feature RawlvanR . Bennett Brnze Kingdom Africa Sculptures Orlando , Florida January 2019
Rawlvan R . Bennett acquired the artwork over the past 38 years directly from African leaders through cultivated relationships and respectful negotiations building schools , hospitals and bridges for West African communities .
" Collecting this artwork has been a life ' s passion for me ," said Bennett . " The beauty, history and cultural significance of each piece has brought great meaning in my life . Through Bronze Kingdom , we hope others will have the opportunity to experience and gain insight into this authentic art that is still largely unknown ."