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From Paris to Benin: the restitution of the royal treasures of Abomey

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Patrick Zachmann A man kneels in front of the statue of Behanzin at the exhibition opening, Cotonou, Benin, 2022. © Patrick Zachmann | Magnum Photos
Patrick Zachmann King of Abomey-Calavi stands in front of Glele and Behanzin statues, with Guezo behind. Cotonou, Benin, 2022. © Patrick Zachmann | Magnum Photos
Patrick Zachmann The public opening of the exhibition at the Presidential Palace, Cotonou, Benin, 2022. © Patrick Zachmann | Magnum Photos
Patrick Zachmann Four doors from King Glele's palace are moved to a storage facility before being given back to Benin authorities, Paris, France, 2021. © Patrick Zachmann | Magnum Photos
Patrick Zachmann Teams at the Musée de quai Branley - Jacques Chirac prepare for the departure of Abomey's royal treasures, Paris, France, 2021. © Patrick Zachmann | Magnum Photos
Patrick Zachmann The Statue of King Behanzin as a half shark, half man, is moved to a storage facility before being sent back to Benin, Paris, France, 2021. © Patrick Zachmann | Magnum Photos
Gaëlle Beaujean, exhibition curation and in charge of the African collections prepares the objects to be transported back to Benin, Paris, France, 2021.
Patrick Zachmann Several objects, previously in storage, are taken out by Gaëlle Beaujean, in charge of the African collections, to be shown to a scenographer and additional specialists in preparation for a final, (...)