> The Benin Bronzes and other related artifacts were straight up targeted theft as a by product of war "Looted". Make no bones about it, the word is looted. Bu

> The Benin Bronzes and other related artifacts were straight up targeted theft as a by product of war "Looted". Make no bones about it, the word is looted. But they were created off the back of slavery, so... choose your poison. This is an interesting link that pulls aside the curtain a little on trade, art and Africa: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/05/benin-bronzes-made-from-brass-mined-in-west-germany-study-finds https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/05/benin-bronzes-... Personally I think we should focus on the repatriation of human remains. Once we've got that sorted out, we can start worrying about mere stuff.