Switzerland returns 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Switzerland has returned 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, following a ceremony at the National Museum in Lagos. These artefacts, looted by British forces from the Kingdom of Benin in 1897, represent a significant part of Nigeria's cultural heritage. The restitution highlights a broader trend of African nations seeking the return of artworks and artefacts taken during the colonial era. AI

RANK_REASON This is a significant restitution of cultural heritage artefacts, reflecting broader geopolitical trends in post-colonial repatriation. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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• Benin Bronzes
• British
• Elisabeth Baume-Schneider
• Hannatu Musa Musawa
• Museum Rietberg
• National Museum in Lagos
• Nigeria
• Switzerland
• University of Zurich

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