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Focusing on the restitution of cultural objects, this book examines the significant transfer of 72 looted artworks to Nigeria in November 2022. It highlights the shift from years of debate to actionable steps addressing colonial looting. By summarizing the key issues and detailing the processes followed by the Horniman Museum, the work provides insights into the complexities of restitution while offering recommendations for future efforts in reclaiming cultural heritage.
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Returning The Benin Bronzes, Nick Merriman
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Returning The Benin Bronzes
- Subtitle
- A Case Study of the Hornimans restitution
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Nick Merriman
- Publisher
- Springer Nature Switzerland
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 120
- ISBN13
- 9783031561009
- Series
- Description
- Focusing on the restitution of cultural objects, this book examines the significant transfer of 72 looted artworks to Nigeria in November 2022. It highlights the shift from years of debate to actionable steps addressing colonial looting. By summarizing the key issues and detailing the processes followed by the Horniman Museum, the work provides insights into the complexities of restitution while offering recommendations for future efforts in reclaiming cultural heritage.