Art restitution

Horniman transfers ownership of 72 objects to Nigeria; first six due for handover

London, United Kingdom; Benin City, Nigeria · Source report date:

Benin plaque from the Horniman collection involved in the ownership transfer. Horniman Museum and Gardens.
Benin plaque from the Horniman collection involved in the ownership transfer. Horniman Museum and Gardens. Image source ↗
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On 28 November 2022, the Horniman announced transfer to Nigeria of ownership of 72 objects taken from Benin City in 1897. Six were due for handover that evening; the rest would initially remain in Britain on loan. The announcement does not confirm arrival of all 72 in Nigeria.

Artwork Details & DocumentationIdentification, ownership history and supporting records

Individual artwork identification details have not yet been documented in this record. Missing specifications are not inferred from the photograph or report headline.

Not documented in this record: object type · materials & technique · measurements · inscriptions & markings · distinguishing features · artwork title · maker / attribution · creation date / period · subject.

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Identification details follow the Object ID categories where documented. Ownership history is recorded separately; this documentation is not an authentication or a certificate of ownership.

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Rembrandt, Self-Portrait (1630), Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

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