Nigerian officials are reportedly open to the idea of borrowing back treasures stolen from them by British imperialists centuries ago, rather than demanding their permanent return. According to The Independent, some U.K. museums are considering the temporary return of what is known as the Benin Bronzes, a collection of intricately-designed sculptures and plaques in bronze, ivory, ceramic and wood that adorned the Kingdom of Benin’s royal palace. The treasures were swiped from the African nation during a punitive expedition by British forces in 1897, during which Benin City was looted and burned to the ground.