>[!NOTE]+ Meta Author:: Peju Layiwola Reference:: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/165632-walker-and-the-restitution-of-two-benin-bronzes-by-peju-layiwola.html Date:: 2022 Tags:: #Benin WeftLinks:: [[Cultural value of craft]] [[Claim - Craft strengthens relationships between members of a cultural group]] > [!SUMMARY] Summary > The Benin bronzes are seen as intrinsic to the cultural identity of people in Benin. ### Notes There is pressure on countries to return the cultural artefacts that were taken without permission during the colonial era. As a sign of their value, the Chief and a large number of people in Benin came out to welcome the return of two bronzes delivered by the grandson of the perpetrator. As commented by Peju Layiwola, > This act of honour is the reason Edo people came out in large numbers to show immense gratitude to a man who has followed the path of nobility and conscience.  He has resisted the temptation of profiteering from works that were taken forcibly from a people who defended their kingdom with their lives.