National Museum to review items that have 'violent colonial context'

Benin Bronzes are among the items discussed for repatriation. File Picture: Daniel Bockwoldt/dpa via AP

The National Museum wants to examine its collections to flag items that have a "violent colonial context" or are "especially culturally sensitive".

The museum said elements of its vast collection would never be acquired today and work is needed to determine their history and provenance.