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The National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C. Courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution.

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In a Landmark Vote, the Smithsonian Institution Officially Approves the Return of 29 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria | Artnet News

3 weeks ago

Lonnie G. Bunch III, the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian. Photo: Robert Stewart / Smithsonian Institution.

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Under a New Policy, the Smithsonian Will Consider Ethical, Rather Than Legal, Concerns When Faced With Restitution Claims | Artnet News

2 months ago

Oba head Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Edo State, Benin (19th century). Glasgow Museums Collection.

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Glasgow Museums Will Return 17 Benin Bronzes, Marking the Largest Restitution of Cultural Artifacts in Scotland’s History

3 months ago

A commemorative head of a king made by an Edo artist in the 18th century. Photo: Franko Khoury. Courtesy of the National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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In a Landmark Move, the Smithsonian Will Return Benin Bronzes in its Collection to Nigeria

4 months ago

Artist Victor Ehikhamenor with his artwork Still Standing after its unveiling at St Paul's Cathedral, in London, which will be on display in the crypt until 14 May 2022. Picture date: Thursday February 17, 2022. Photo by Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Images.

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125 Years After the Benin Bronzes Were Looted, Artist Victor Ehikhamenor Has Installed a Symbol of Resistance at St. Paul’s

5 months ago