The Conflict Over Nigeria’s Returned Treasures
Western museums are returning the Benin Bronzes — priceless items looted during colonialism — to Nigeria, but political infighting has jeopardized the ability to display and maintain the masterpieces. Our reporter, Alex Marshall, traveled to Nigeria to see some of the Bronzes.
By Alex Marshall, Stephen Tayo, Nikolay Nikolov and Christina Thornell
December 9, 2025
