How is Nigeria's new arts museum tied to the Benin Bronzes?
Benin City's new Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA) faces an indefinite postponement due to a dispute with the Oba of Benin. Supporters of the traditional ruler fear the museum, initially linked to restituted Benin Bronzes, aims to seize artifacts. Protests disrupted the planned opening, with the Oba reportedly demanding control and a name change.
Benin City's new Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA) faces an indefinite postponement due to a dispute with the Oba of Benin. Supporters of the traditional ruler fear the museum, initially linked to restituted Benin Bronzes, aims to seize artifacts. Protests disrupted the planned opening, with the Oba reportedly demanding control and a name change.
