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Artifacts from Benin Kingdom in Swiss museums were likely looted

Al Mayadeen English

Source: Agencies 4 Feb 2023 19:09 2 Shares

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An investigation has concluded that half of artifacts displayed in Swiss museums are suspected of being stolen from the Kingdom of Benin.

A mask from the Kingdom of Benin, acquired in 2011 for the Museum Rietberg Zurich. (Museum Rietberg Zurich)

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