In 1897 several objects of the kingdom of Benin, currently Nigeria were looted by British soldiers and sold to the National Collection of Netherlands, so the government of this country announced yesterday February 18, which 113 bronze objects will be returned to their place of origin.
These objects were claimed by the Niger The fair thing is that they return to their country of origin, since these were looted 128 years ago and have great value for the people of Nigeriabecause they are important to learn more about the Benin kingdom.
The objects will be delivered to Nigeria in common agreement
The delivery agreement will be signed today, February 19 by the director of the National Commission of Museums and Monuments of Nigeria, Olugbile Hollowayonce this happens, the Nigerian government is the one that will decide When, where and how they will be exhibited.
About this, Holloway mentioned the following: “It will be the greatest restitution of antiques of the kingdom of Benin directly related to the British Punitive Expedition of 1897. We thank the Netherlands for their cooperation and we hope that this is a good example for other countries in the return of lost antiques or looted throughout the world”.
Without a doubt, this is good news for all Nigerians, which also today the city of Róterdam will also return 6 pieces that were part of the Bronín bronz collection.
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With EFE information.
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