Smithsonian board of regents votes to return 29 Benin Bronzes
Published on: Monday 13 June 2022
Story at a glance On Monday, the Smithsonian Museum board of regents voted to repatriate 29 out of its 39 Benin bronzes to Nigeria. The move marks a major shift in museum ethics when it comes to stolen artifacts. It is still unclear exactly when the artifacts will land in Nigeria. The Smithsonian Museum’s board…