The artifacts were stolen by British soldiers in the late 19th century and eventually made their way to a Dutch collection.
The Netherlands will return 113 Benin Bronzes from the Dutch State Collection to Nigeria. A press statement from the Dutch government on February 19 said the decision was made by Eppo Bruins, Minister ...
The Netherlands said Wednesday it was returning more than 100 'Benin Bronzes' to Nigeria that British troops looted in the late 19th century and ended up in a Dutch museum.British soldiers stole the ...