The Netherlands said Wednesday it was returning more than 100 'Benin Bronzes' to Nigeria that British troops looted in the late 19th century and ended up in a Dutch museum.British soldiers stole the ...
The artifacts were stolen by British soldiers in the late 19th century and eventually made their way to a Dutch collection.
The Netherlands will return 113 Benin Bronzes from the Dutch State Collection to Nigeria. A press statement from the Dutch government on February 19 said the decision was made by Eppo Bruins, Minister ...