The Museum of Fine Arts will close its Benin Kingdom Gallery on April 28, the museum announced Tuesday. The gallery opened in 2013 after the MFA accepted works lent from the collection of Robert Owen ...
At a ceremony Friday in New York City, Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts returned two works of art that were stolen from present-day Nigeria more than a century ago. Commemorative head, 16th–17th century.
And among the Bini people, Olokun who is perceived to be Osanubua's oldest son is the most venerated deity. Because we're bound to get lost if we choose to quest. For if the ancient throne of Oduduwa ...
History came full circle in a powerful display of culture and justice as 119 looted Benin artefacts were returned by the Netherlands to the palace of Oba Ewuare II. The repatriation—the largest ever ...
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) recently announced the closure of its Benin Kingdom Gallery and the return of two bronzes from its collection to the emperor of Benin, the Oba, in Nigeria. This ...
The traditional ruler of the Benin Kingdom in southern Nigeria has welcomed a US museum’s decision to return two precious artefacts stolen by British forces in the 19th century. In a ceremony at the ...
On Nov. 28, 2017, French President Emmanuel Macron made strides in the African art restitution movement. Macron spoke at the University of Ouagadougou in West Africa and directly addressed the history ...
The Benin Kingdom, celebrated for its unparalleled cultural heritage and deep historical roots, has long been a beacon of tradition and unity in Nigeria. At the apex of this ancient kingdom is the ...
Who owns stolen art? Today on the show, the bloody journey of a Benin Bronze from West Africa to the halls of one of England's most elite... The Kingdom Behind Glass Who owns stolen art? Today on the ...
The Federal High Court has been urged to restrain the promoters of the controversial Museum of West African Contemporary Culture and Arts (MOWAA) and their agents from establishing, opening or ...
The Stanley Museum of Art is now the first U.S. institution to return works to the former Benin royal family. Court officials carrying the Benin Bronzes during the restitution ceremony. Photo by ...
In the heart of Nigeria's Edo State lies the ancient Benin Kingdom, a monarchy steeped in rich cultural heritage and traditions. While the Oba's role is largely ceremonial in modern Nigeria, his ...
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