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Netherlands to Repatriate 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Last updated: February 20, 2025 10:09 am
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The Netherlands has officially agreed to return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, following a request from the country. This marks a significant milestone as it is the largest single return of Benin antiquities looted by the British military during the 1897 punitive expedition. These artifacts were stolen from the Kingdom of Benin, which is now part of modern-day Nigeria, by British soldiers and eventually ended up in the Dutch State Collection. The objects to be returned are currently held at the Wereldmuseum Leiden and the municipality of Rotterdam.

The National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) of Nigeria submitted the repatriation request in September 2022. This request came about a year after receiving a provenance research report from the Wereldmuseum in 2021, which focused on collections related to the Kingdom of Benin. Additionally, it was two years after the Colonial Collections Committee of the Netherlands published an advisory report recommending the return of cultural objects in the possession of the Dutch State to source countries colonized by other European powers.

After assessing Nigeria’s request and the provenance research conducted by the Wereldmuseum, the Committee determined in October that the Dutch Minister of Education, Culture, and Science, Eppo Bruins, should proceed with the unconditional restitution of the objects.

A formal agreement for the repatriation was signed by Bruins and NCMM Director General Olugible Holloway in Leiden on February 19. The collection of objects includes plaques, personal ornaments, and figures, which will be returned to the Nigerian government. It will be up to Nigeria to decide how and where these artifacts will be displayed. The six objects from the municipality of Rotterdam, also linked to the 1897 British expedition, consist of a bell, three relief plaques, a coconut casing, and a staff.

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Bruins expressed his thoughts on the restitution, stating that it contributes to addressing a historical injustice that still resonates today. He emphasized the importance of cultural heritage in telling and preserving the history of a country and community, noting that the Benin Bronzes are essential to Nigeria and should rightfully be returned.

Holloway thanked the Netherlands for their cooperation and expressed hope that this act of repatriation would serve as a positive example for other nations around the world in terms of returning lost or looted antiquities. The repatriation of the Benin Bronzes signifies a step towards acknowledging past wrongs and working towards a more equitable future in the realm of cultural heritage.

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