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Scottish University Set to Return Looted Nigerian Artefact

Lost-wax cast bronze, Nigeria, late 15th-middle 16th century. Height: 31 cm (12 inches). Located in Musee du Louvre, Paris, France.

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Scottish University Set to Return Looted Nigerian Artefact

The University of Aberdeen in Scotland has announced that it will fully repatriate a Benin Bronze sculpture to Nigeria due to the 'extremely immoral' acquisition of the artefact.