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 ...

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Addis Ababa’s demand comes after both universities signed off deals to send Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in 2022, following commitments to “decolonisation” in the wake of Black Lives Matter ...

The Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Edo State, has condemned the misuse and abuse of the Kingdom’s revered customs and traditions, particularly during marriage and burial ceremonies. Chief Norense ...

Known as Victorious Youth, the bronze statue, nearly five feet tall, was recovered in 1964 from the Adriatic Sea by fishermen in the town of Fano. They later sold the figure, dated to 300–100 B ...

It is believed the objects, collectively known as the ‘Benin Bronzes’, made their way into Switzerland through a network of art dealers. The Kingdom of Benin is now a district of Nigeria and ...

This year marks the 125th anniversary of the British Punitive Expedition, which saw thousands of sculptures and cultural artefacts stolen during the destruction of Benin City (in present-day Nigeria).

Jesus College is set to become the first British institution to return a Benin Bronze as it prepares to hand over the sculpture later this month. The bronze cockerel, known as the Okukur, will be ...

March 28, 2021 Benin Bronzes on display at the British Museum in London. Photo: Joyofmuseums via Wikimedia Commons Benin Bronzes on display at the British Museum in London. Photo: Joyofmuseums via ...

Jesus College have formally agreed that the Okukor, one of the Benin Bronzes, should be returned to Nigeria. This decision, announced today, comes following recommendations from the College’s Legacy ...