Netherlands returns 119 Benin bronzes, redressing 1897 British expedition looting – The Jerusalem Post

in a significant step towards acknowledging historical injustices, the Netherlands has officially returned 119 Benin bronzes too nigeria, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing conversation about the restitution of cultural artifacts looted during colonial times. These prized bronze sculptures, which originally adorned the Kingdom of Benin, were taken during a British military expedition in 1897 that decimated the West african city and its heritage. The handover, celebrated by officials…