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Photograph of a bronze sculpture, showing a building with a detailed patterned roof, possibly representing thatch, and textured walls, possibly representing logs. There is a snake in the center of the roof, and masks in columns running from the roof to the floor. On the left of the building hang two representational bronzes showing human figures. Below them, on the floor, are a number of sculptures and masks. On the right, five figures in pith helmets look pleased with themselves. One is carrying a rifle; three have art treasures in their hands. The last is standing on a ladder removing a bronze from the wall; there are blank spaces with nail holes where others have been removed.
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Photograph of a bronze sculpture, showing a building with a detailed patterned roof, possibly representing thatch, and textured walls, possibly representing logs. There is a snake in the center of the roof, and masks in columns running from the roof to the floor. On the left of the building hang two representational bronzes showing human figures. Below them, on the floor, are a number of sculptures and masks. On the right, five figures in pith helmets look pleased with themselves. One is carrying a rifle; three have art treasures in their hands. The last is standing on a ladder removing a bronze from the wall; there are blank spaces with nail holes where others have been removed.
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"A new artwork commissioned by the Pitt Rivers Museum portrays British soldiers looting African sculptures. The bronze plaque by artist Phil Omodamwen is modelled on the brass sculptures known as the 'Benin bronzes' now held in museums across Europe."

"Looting of the Oba's Palace in 1897", Phil Omodamwen. (The Pitt Rivers Museum is in Oxford, UK; the piece is expected to be installed there in 2026.)
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caitlinburke pro 10 hours ago
OFFS, British Museum already has a spot for this — they just have to return the Benin Bronzes they're displaying.
bencmeissner pro 9 hours ago
@caitlinburke They could take a lesson from the Historic New Orleans Collection. Theirs wasn't stolen art, but they are very frank about their complicity in erasing the real story of the subject of this painting during a "restoration".

https://hnoc.org/visit...
joffaboy pro 5 hours ago
There's a NYT feature on the 'Benin bronzes' (brasses) and their modern fate (gift link) : https://www.nytimes.com/2025...

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