What are the Benin Bronzes? - The arts past and present (6/6)
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What are the Benin Bronzes? - The arts past and present (6/6)
What are the Benin Bronzes? In the late 1800s, the Benin Empire in Africa was a hotbed of artistic skill and the British wanted a piece of it - as many pieces as they could steal, in fact. But what were the beautiful Benin Bronzes and did the current Queen of England really fence stolen goods. (Part 6 of 6) Playlist link - https://www.youtube ...
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Benin Bronzes History
69K views · 214 reactions | David Olusoga explains how Africa's magnificent Benin Bronzes ended up on display at the British Museum. | BBC | Facebook
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69K views · 214 reactions | David Olusoga explains how Africa's magnificent Benin Bronzes ended up on display at the British Museum. | BBC | Facebook
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Art, Loot and Empire: The Benin Bronzes
Art, Loot and Empire: The Benin Bronzes
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3.9K views · 201 reactions | London's Horniman Museum returned 72 artifacts, including 12 brass plaques known as Benin Bronzes, to Nigeria. The brass plaques are among Africa's most culturally significant antiques, looted from Benin City by British soldiers in 1897. | Reuters | Facebook
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3.9K views · 201 reactions | London's Horniman Museum returned 72 artifacts, including 12 brass plaques known as Benin Bronzes, to Nigeria. The brass plaques are among Africa's most culturally significant antiques, looted from Benin City by British soldiers in 1897. | Reuters | Facebook
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For Benin City, Nigeria, each Benin Bronze is living memory. Looted Benin Bronzes overseas turn royal ancestors and trauma into a tourist highlight. Verdict time: loans or full return? Benin Bronze Benin City, Nigeria Edo State, Nigeria Looted Benin Bronzes Stolen Benin art Benin provenance Benin repatriation Museum returns Benin stolen art stories hidden history of museums #BeninBronze #BeninRepatriation #LootedArt #MuseumEthics #Provenance
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If a Benin Bronze cannot be proven to be legitimately owned, it is not a debate. It is stolen property. Benin Bronze Benin City, Nigeria Edo State, Nigeria Looted Benin Bronzes Stolen Benin art Benin provenance Benin repatriation Museum returns Benin Private collector Benin stolen art stories museum scandal explained art crime documentary hidden history of museums dark side of museums #BeninBronze #BeninCity #LootedArt #ArtRepatriation #Provenance
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If a Benin Bronze cannot be proven to be legitimately owned, it is not a debate. It is stolen property. Benin Bronze Benin City, Nigeria Edo State, Nigeria Looted Benin Bronzes Stolen Benin art Benin provenance Benin repatriation Museum returns Benin Private collector Benin stolen art stories museum scandal explained art crime documentary hidden history of museums dark side of museums #BeninBronze #BeninCity #LootedArt #ArtRepatriation #Provenance
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