BENIN BRONZES: Priceless Artefacts Sent Back To The People Of Nigeria Are Locked Away In Palace Of Local Royal And His 5 Wives

Image shows the Oba of Benin Ewuare II, undated photo. He was transferred ownership of the Benin Bronzes by Nigeria. Note: Photo is a screenshot from a video. (Newsflash) Image shows the Oba of Benin Ewuare II, undated photo. He was transferred ownership of the Benin Bronzes by Nigeria. Note: Photo is a screenshot from a video. (Newsflash)
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08 May 2023
The returned looted Benin bronzes look set to end up as ornaments in private palaces of the country's wealthy ruler after Nigerian officials' decision to hand them over to the Oba of Benin. The Nigerian government officially recognised the artefacts as belonging to the traditional king, Oba...