Stanley Museum of Art becomes first U.S. institution to return Benin Bronzes directly to Nigerian royal family – Iowa Public Radio

In a historic move that underscores the growing momentum for the repatriation of cultural artifacts, the Stanley Museum of Art in Iowa has made headlines by becoming the first institution in the United States too return Benin bronzes directly to a nigerian royal family.This notable decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing discourse surrounding the ethical implications of colonial-era art repatriation. as museums and cultural institutions around the world grapple with their colonial…