Phil Omodamwen is a 6th generation Benin bronze caster in Nigeria. The Omodamwen’s family belongs to the guild since 1504 AD and proudly keeps alive over 500 years heritage of bronze casting and brought a lot of innovation to the bronze industry in Benin. The father to son syndrome goes from one generation to another. Omodamwen had many exhibitions locally and internationally and his works are on display in various museums in Europe and America. He’s also an advocate for the reparations and restitution of the Benin bronzes that were forcefully taken away by the British in 1897. Benin Initiative Switzerland