the Benin Bronzes, as they used to be known, hold a unique place. Made in what is now modern Nigeria, in the sixteenth century, the Benin plaques are actually made of brass, not bronze.

relief plaques, a coconut casing, and a staff. According to Bruins, “Cultural heritage is essential for telling and living the history of a country and a community. The Benin Bronzes are ...

The Benin Bronzes, plaques and sculptures of metal and ivory that decorated the kingdom's royal palace, were looted by British troops who invaded Benin in 1897. Thousands of artifacts were sold ...

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 ...

works of art looted by the British from the Kingdom of Benin, in present-day Nigeria, in 1897. The Dutch government returned 119 objects, including brass and bronze sculptures, plaques ...

The Benin Bronzes are a collection of thousands of metal plaques and sculptures that decorated the royal palace of the Kingdom of Benin. Created between the 14th and 16th century, British soldiers ...

The Netherlands will return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria ... including a bell, three relief plaques, a coconut holder, and a staff, all looted in 1897. "Art and heritage belong where they belong ...

The Benin Bronzes are therefore indispensable for Nigeria ... They include many figurines, an axe, a relief plaque, a hair ornament, pipe bowl, and a horn. In addition, the municipality of ...

the Benin Bronzes, as they used to be known, hold a unique place. Made in what is now modern Nigeria, in the sixteenth century, the Benin plaques are actually made of brass, not bronze.