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Reconnecting with Cultural Heritage: The Journey of the Benin Bronzes
This chapter explores the author's profound emotional connection to the Benin bronzes after witnessing them in Nigeria, prompting a deeper conversation about African art's significance. It also addresses the troubling fact that 90 to 95% of Africa's cultural heritage resides outside the continent and the contentious issues of ownership and repatriation.
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