Netherlands Returns 119 Looted Bronze Artifacts to Nigeria
Repatriation marks a major cultural restitution milestone
The Netherlands has officially returned 119 historical bronze artifacts to Nigeria, most of which were taken during colonial-era looting of the Benin Kingdom.
The handover follows a growing movement among European museums to repatriate cultural property to its countries of origin, with Dutch authorities citing moral responsibility and international cooperation.
The handover follows a growing movement among European museums to repatriate cultural property to its countries of origin, with Dutch authorities citing moral responsibility and international cooperation.
