Published 2 years ago

Germany, Nigeria to sign accord on return of Benin Bronzes

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Germany and Nigeria set to sign agreement in Berlin to return Benin Bronzes. British colonial expedition stole the bas-reliefs in 1897 from the Kingdom of Benin. Many of them date from the 16th to the 18th centuries. Final details of the restitution have yet to be announced.

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The Guardian

Germany hands over two Benin bronzes to Nigeria

Two countries will also sign restitution agreement covering more than 1,000 items in German hands

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Germany, Nigeria to sign accord on return of Benin Bronzes

Germany and Nigeria are set to sign an agreement in Berlin Friday paving the way for the return of centuries-old sculptures known as the Benin Bronzes that were taken from Africa in the 19th century and displayed in German museums and elsewhere.

2 years ago·Canada

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Reuters

Germany hands first of Benin Bronzes back to Nigeria

German authorities on Friday returned to Nigeria the first two of more than 1,100 priceless sculptures known as the Benin Bronzes that were looted by Europeans in the 19th century.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Germany, Nigeria to sign accord on return of Benin Bronzes

Germany is set to sign an agreement with Nigeria that paves the way for the return of important sculptures known as the Benin Bronzes that were taken from Africa in

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Germany, Nigeria to sign accord on returning Benin Bronzes

Germany is set to sign an agreement in Nigeria that paves the way for the return of important sculptures known as the Benin Bronzes that were taken from Africa in the late 19th century

2 years ago·United States

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Irish Independent

Germany and Nigeria to sign accord on returning Benin Bronzes

Germany and Nigeria are set to sign an agreement in Berlin on Friday paving the way for the return of important sculptures known as the Benin Bronzes that were taken from Africa in the late 19th century.

2 years ago·Ireland

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