Horniman Museum to return 72 artefacts to Nigeria

The Horniman Museum in south-east London has agreed to return to Nigeria artefacts looted in the 19th Century from the Kingdom of Benin. Items include 12 brass plaques, known as Benin Bronzes, a brass cockerel and a key to the king’s palace. After consultation with community members, visitors, schoolchildren, academics, heritage professionals and artists based …

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