London Museum Returns Looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria PremiumTimesng: Nigeria
Benin bronzesThe Horniman Museum, which houses a collection of 72 treasured items that were taken by force from Benin City in 1897, officially handed over ownership of the artefacts to the Nigerian government on Monday.
However, the first six objects which were being returned includes two Benin Bronze plaques from the royal palace which were handed over to Nigerian officials at a ceremony marking the transfer of ownership of 72 looted items.
"I would rather talk about what an excellent example the Horniman is rather than answer questions about the British Museum."
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