Most of the 116 artefacts to be returned are made of brass, but others are ivory or wood.

Some artefacts will remain in Cambridge "on extended loan".

In 1897, the British burned Benin City’s palace and exiled the Oba or king. Thousands of brasses and other works were taken.

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https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2022/dec/14/cambridge-university-to-return-over-100-looted-benin-bronzes-to-nigeria

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