Benin Art@Smithsonian African Art Museum

The Benin collection was returned to Benin, its country of origin. However, at the time of its appropriation Benin was a part of the Dhahomey Kingdom. Benin has loaned

the Smithsonian, I believe, nine sculptures. 

Many western museums are returning African artwork to its rightful caretakers. 

The African Art Museum

This plate shows all the pieces returned from the Smithsonian collection. 

This is carved ivory from another exhibit.