Artnet News – Smithsonian Will Return Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

by Jacqueline A. O'Neill · March 12, 2022

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In a Landmark Move, the Smithsonian Will Return Benin Bronzes in its Collection to Nigeria

Making good on a recent pledge, the Smithsonian Institution will repatriate Benin Bronzes in its collection to their homeland of Nigeria.

The news, first reported by the Washington Post, comes as the Smithsonian works to develop a new restitution policy and signals a major ideological shift that could have major implications for U.S. museums.

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