The Benin Bronzes, looted by British colonists in 1897, became a global symbol for cultural assets taken from Africa by European colonial powers and displayed in museums. In June 2021 the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation decided to restitute them to Nigeria. This guided tour presents the history of Benin art from multiple perspectives and explores what happens after restitution. It was developed together with mediators from the National Museum Benin City. Conducted in German, the tour lasts 60 minutes.

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