The German government returned some of the Benin Bronzes to Nigeria– 125 years after they were stolen by the British troops in 1897. Cultural historian, art and heritage specialist Dr. Oluwatoyin ...

An curved arrow pointing right. In the past few years, Europe and the United States have been returning stolen bronzes from the historical Kingdom of Benin. While today's Benin Bronze casters ...

Benin Bronzes are exhibited in museums around the world, but the largest collection can be found in the British Museum. While Germany announced the return of the bronzes in its possession, some ...

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).

This is a Benin bronze. It was cast by one of the Oba’s ... A council of 60 men also gave the Obas advice on war, trade and finances. Benin was a diverse and varied kingdom.

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 ...

On display nearby, are the Benin Bronzes. This group of sculptures created ... Artifacts from the Civil War share the stories ...

This is a Benin bronze. It was cast by one of the Oba’s ... A council of 60 men also gave the Obas advice on war, trade and finances. Benin was a diverse and varied kingdom.