Switzerland Returns 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
Switzerland has returned 18 historic Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, which were looted by the British 129 years ago. The artifacts were handed over in a ceremony, marking a significant step in the repatriation of cultural heritage.
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Switzerland returns famed Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
Swiss authorities on Monday returned 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in a ceremony at the National Museum in Lagos, the latest addition to the nation’s growing collection of repatriated treasures. Countries across Africa have been pushing in recent years for the restitution of artefacts and artworks taken during the colonial period – including Nigeria’s famed Benin Bronzes, which were looted as spoils of war by the British and today are scattered in museums and private collections across the...
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LAGOS (AFP) -- Swiss authorities on Monday returned 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in a ceremony at the National Museum in Lagos, the latest addition to the nation's growing collection of repatriated treasures. Countries across Africa have been pushing in recent years for the restitution of artifacts and artworks taken during the colonial period -- including Nigeria's famed Benin Bronzes, which were looted as spoils of war by the British and today are scattered in museums and private collections ac
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Swiss authorities on Monday returned 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in a ceremony at the National Museum in Lagos, the latest addition to the nation's growing collection of repatriated treasures. The post Switzerland returns famed Benin Bronzes to Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.
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