Loot: What They Took from West Africa
2023-11-16 13:00
Nigeria
British Loot
Nigeria: the Twelve Brass Plaques
These 12 brass plaques from Benin City were looted by British colonial troops who invaded Benin City in 1897. The British forces removed an estimated 10,000 objects made of copper alloy, including plaques and other artworks, from the Oba's palace.