The Benin Bronzes are a group of several thousand [a] metal plaques and sculptures that decorated the royal palace of the Kingdom of Benin, in what is now Edo State, Nigeria.

Dec 9, 2025 · Benin Bronzes is a loose term used to describe thousands of artworks looted in 1897 by the British army during its violent invasion of Benin City, the capital of the historic …

Dec 11, 2025 · The Benin Bronzes, taken from what is now Nigeria, have become a symbol in the effort to return looted artifacts to their home countries.

Jul 2, 2025 · Museums worldwide are returning the Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. Here's why it matters, who's receiving them, and what it means for restitution policies.

The violent sacking and pillaging of Benin City, (usually referred to as the Benin Expedition or the Punitive Expedition of 1897), had been framed in British newspaper articles of the time as a …

This cabinet card is considered the earliest known photograph of a Benin altar and the only one known to exist prior to the British invasion of Benin in 1897. It shows the configuration of …

Apr 11, 2025 · The Benin Bronzes are unique artistic treasures that tell stories of glory and power. They are living testaments to a flourishing African civilization, a sophisticated social and …

Mar 16, 2025 · The Benin bronzes are a group of over 5,000 heavily debated sculptures originating in the Kingdom of Benin, which is now located in the Edo State of Nigeria. They …

While many are categorized under "bronzes," they are in fact crafted from a variety of materials - including copper, lead, brass, iron, ivory, bone, clay, wood, and even coconut shells - by …

Nov 20, 2021 · The Benin Bronzes are arguably the most famous artifacts to come out of the country. Some of these works date all the way back to the 13th century and show just how rich …