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The Netherlands returns over 100 looted artefacts

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June 23, 2025

The Netherlands on Saturday officially handed back to Nigeria 119 precious ancient sculptures, stolen from the former kingdom of Benin more than 120 years ago during the colonial era.

The Netherlands returns over 100 looted artefacts

It is the latest return of artefacts to Africa, as pressure mounts on Western governments and institutions to hand back the spoils of colonial oppression.

Nigeria celebrated the return of the priceless “Benin Bronzes” — metal and ivory sculptures dating back to the 16th to 18th centuries — with a ceremony held at the National Museum in Lagos, showcasing four of them in the museum’s courtyard.

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