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German officials have handed over 20 artifacts known as Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking a major restitution of art that could lead to further restitution by other countries.
This article is dedicated to the long-lasting process of repatriation of the Benin Bronzes, cultural artifacts stolen in 1897 by the British during a raid on the Kingdom of Benin, in what is now Nigeria.