The Netherlands will return more than 100 bronze artifacts to Nigeria

A glass case contains some of the Benin Bronzes that are being returned to Nigeria after British troops looted them in the late 19th century, seen during a handover ceremony at the Wereldmuseum (World Museum) in Leiden on Feb. 19, 2025.

The artifacts were stolen by British soldiers in the late 19th century and eventually made their way to a Dutch collection.

(Image credit: Freek van den Bergh)

The artifacts were stolen by British soldiers in the late 19th century and eventually made their way to a Dutch collection.