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restitution

Bern museum returns colonial-era artefacts to Namibia

The Bern Historical Museum has transferred ownership of a collection acquired in colonial-era Namibia back to Usakos. Explore the objects’ disputed history, the museum’s repatriation process and what the case says about Switzerland’s role in colonial-era collecting.

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Bern museum returns colonial-era artefacts to Namibia

art

Geneva and Zurich Museums to Restitute Looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

In a significant move towards cultural reparation, ethnography museums in Geneva and Zurich are returning 28 artefacts to Nigeria. Provenance research confirmed the objects were looted from the Kingdom of Benin by British troops in the late 19th century.

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Geneva and Zurich Museums to Restitute Looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

culture

Swiss Museums Face Colonial Legacy: Over 4,000 Human Remains in Collections

University of Lausanne study reveals Swiss museums hold thousands of human remains acquired during colonial era, sparking debate about repatriation and ethical collection practices.

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Swiss Museums Face Colonial Legacy: Over 4,000 Human Remains in Collections