PHOTO ESSAYS: Nigerian Stolen Artifacts in Europe
According to Wikipedia, the Nok culture appeared in Nigeria around 1000 BC and vanished under unknown circumstances around 500 AD in the region of West Africa.
Stolen Nigerian Artifacts Returned
A collaborative effort by the government and France have led to the repatriation of stolen artifacts back to Nigeria.
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Nigeria: France Hands Over Stolen Nigerian Artifacts
Daily Trust, 3 February 2013
It is no longer news that many Nigerian artifacts are in Europe and America held by both public institutions such as Museums, Universities and Galleries as well as by private… Read more »
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Africa: Nigeria Must Demand the Return of Looted Antiques
Fahamu, 8 November 2012
Nigeria's perplexing 'quiet diplomacy' in the pursuit of precious pieces of art looted by the colonialists over a century ago has not resulted in the return of the artefacts. It is… Read more »
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Nigeria: NCMM Advocates Repatriation of Stolen Artifacts
Independent (Lagos), 23 May 2011
National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) has reiterated its desire towards ensuring that antiquities and artifact that were acquired illegally from Nigeria and were… Read more »
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Africa: Damage to NOK Sculpture in Private Western Collection- Will Other African Artefacts End This Way?
Fahamu, 10 May 2012
The recent damage to a Nok sculpture raises important questions about the legality and morality of removing African artefacts from their origins and transporting them to the West. Read more »
Video
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2 January 2013
Nigerians Demand Return Of Arts
- Author:
- Heather Murdock/VOA
- Publisher:
- Heather Murdock/VOA
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More than a century ago, ancient art treasures from the ancient kingdom of Benin were stolen and now descendants want their treasures back. VOA's ... see more »
The terracotta figures are hollow, coil built, nearly life sized human heads and bodies that are depicted with highly stylized features, abundant jewellery, and varied postures in Benin State, Southern Nigeria.
