The pieces, which will go on view next fall, include 32 bronze figures and relief sculptures from the historical kingdom of Benin in what is now southwestern Nigeria.

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"It is a massive relief to win that fight, the bronze medal fight is always hard because if you lose you go home with nothing, " said Burton.

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