Main content
Provenance questions affect public value of Benin Bronzes
Recognition of Benin Bronzes as looted art deters buyers at public auctions, says art specialist.
A groundswell of campaigns and recognition of the Benin bronzes as looted art has deterred buyers at public auctions, says an art specialist. Adenike Cosgrove, founder of an art brokerage firm, tells us how changing attitudes have affected the value and visibility of the incredible artworks.
Plus, we hear from a constitutional lawyer who says Uganda’s new legislation to crack down on same sex relationships, has put many lives at risk.
(Photo: A Benin Bronze mask in a box. Credit: AFP.)
Last on
Wed 22 Mar 2023
19:06GMT
Âé¶¹Éç World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
Broadcast
- Wed 22 Mar 2023 19:06GMTÂé¶¹Éç World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
Podcast
-
Focus on Africa
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.

