It is the latest example of a country announcing that it will repatriate a group of these objects, which were looted by the ...

All European visitors were struck by the oba's position as both the spiritual and the secular head ... attack on Benin included carved ivory tusks, coral jewellery and hundreds of bronze statues ...

Now, head south over France and into Africa. We are in that little corner where Nigeria will be one day. You’ve made it! Welcome to the Benin ... bronze caster. He makes all kinds of stuff. But ...

Addressing journalists at the palace on behalf of the Benin Traditional Council ... adorn themselves with full paraphernalia head-gear of the Oba's wives (Queens), but without recourse to its ...

The Benin Tradition Council has banned the wearing of chieftaincy traditional costumes specifically meant for the Oba of Benin, Oba’s wives, the royal family and titled chiefs by members of the ...

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Saturday started the burial ceremony of his mother, Iyoba Omo N’ Ikuoyemwen, Iyoba Ewuare II, with various traditional rites (Iwarinnwin).