Voice of America: Nigerians Demand Return of Ancient Art

Voice of America Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

Nigerians Demand Return of Ancient Art Dec 31st 2012, 11:30 More than a century ago, as European powers competed for Africa's resources, ancient art treasures from an ancient kingdom were stolen.    What was once the ancient Kingdom of Benin is now the heart of the Nigerian art world, with statues adorning the streets and an art museum in the Benin City town square.  But locals say the displayed art is only part of Benin's collection.  They say British colonials stole nearly 4,000 pieces more than a century ago.    ... Media files: E8A4AF50-2324-4479-9E81-657BD4667612_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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