
Benin's royal treasures on show for last time in Paris
MONALI THAKUR
12 min
Arts & Philosophy
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Statues, thrones, and ceremonial hatchets are among the 26 artefacts on display at the Quai Branly museum in Paris. The week-long exhibition offers visitors the chance to see the treasures looted from the Kingdom of Dahomey before they return to Benin after 130 years in France. We learn more about the political pressure and cultural policies that brought about this historic restitution.
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Benin's royal treasures on show for last time in Paris
MONALI THAKUR