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Court officials carry the restituted Benin Bronzes. Photographed by Omoregie Osakpolor. Stanley Museum of Art.

Court officials carry the restituted Benin Bronzes. Photographed by Omoregie Osakpolor. Stanley Museum of Art.

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University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art returns Benin Bronzes

Monday, July 29, 2024
Philanthropy News Digest
https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/news/university-of-iowa-stanley-museum-of-ar…
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University of Iowa museum returns Benin artifacts to royal family in Nigeria, 127 years after British massacre

Sunday, July 28, 2024
Written by
Elijah Decious
The Gazette
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UI Stanley Museum becomes first in the U.S. to return looted Benin Bronzes

Friday, July 26, 2024
Iowa's News Now (CBS2)
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Iowa Museum First in US to Return Benin Bronzes

Friday, July 19, 2024
Artforum
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Iowa Paves Path for Museums With Landmark Restitution of Benin Bronzes

Sunday, July 28, 2024
Written by
Maya Pontone
Hyperallergic

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