23/03/2023
Benin Bronzes are some of the finest examples of brass sculpture from the Kingdom of Benin, made between the 15th and 19th centuries.
But far from being displayed in their intended location - the royal palace of Benin - they're scattered across the globe in museums - in cities like London, Berlin, and New York.
The truth is these sculptures, known as the Benin Bronzes, were looted by British Colonial Troops in an incredibly violent attack.
Today, calls to return the Benin Bronzes are increasing, both in Nigeria - where Benin City is located - and increasingly in the Western countries which house these artifacts in their museums.
So why should the sculptures be returned, and why are institutions like the British Museum so reluctant to let them go?
The Benin Bronzes are some of the finest examples of brass sculpture from the Kingdom of Benin, made between the 15th and 19th centuries.But far from being d...
