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Horniman Museum in London agrees to return looted collection of 72 treasured artefacts back to Nigeria

Horniman Museum in London agrees to return looted collection of 72 treasured artefacts back to Nigeria

Horniman Museum in London have agreed to return ownership of a looted collection of treasured artefacts to Nigeria, including its Benin Bronzes.   The Horniman Museum said ownership of the 72 objects, which were looted in 1897 and include 12 brass plaques known as Benin Bronzes, are to be transferred …

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