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Thomas Hochwarter

Historic Handover: Looted Benin Bronzes Returned By Germany

One of the first two artifacts that were returned to Nigeria representing a memorial head of a king dating back to the 18th century, III C. (Ethnological Museum of the Berlin State Museums, Prussian Cultural Heritage, Martin Franken/Zenger)

German authorities have returned the first of a treasure trove of bronzes looted from West Africa during the colonial era.

The sculptures – known as the Benin Bronzes – were taken from the Kingdom of Benin in the 19th century while Europe was carving up the continent’s treasures.

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