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Benin’s bronze were the works of Benin, the UK, the emperor looting of Nigeria in modern day.
Dutch officially handed over 119 ancient statues stolen from the former Nigerian Kingdom of Beni, 120 years ago.
Olugbileay, General Director of Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments, said they did the identity of the identity of the art and people of the art of art in Saturday.
“All we ask about the world is to treat us with justice, dignity and respect,” he said.
Holloway added that Germany also agreed to repay more than 1,000 additional pieces.
The works of art, known as Benin’s bronzas, are the final return of valuable history as pressure increases in Western governments during imperialism.
Four of the artifacts are shown in the courtyard of the museum and remain in the regular collection of the museum, while others will be returned to the traditional ruler of Nigeria to Benin OBA.
Benin’s bronzas include metal and ivory statues of the 16th and 18th centuries.
In 1897, the Ingredients, Sir Henry Rawson, the British forces, the Kingdom of Benin – encouraged Nigeria in southern modern day and forced six-month exile.
In 2022, Nigeria officially demanded the return of hundreds of objects from museums around the world. That same year, about 72 faces from a museum in London were returned and returned from Rhode Island in 31 US.
