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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.)

23 minutes

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Wed 22 Mar 2023 19:06GMT

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