Some sources have suggested that Oba Ozolua visited Portugal at some point during his reign, although this cannot be confirmed.
The movement to return the bronzes to Benin, started by Akenzua II, is still active today. Many of the bronzes remain in museums outside of Benin City.
The face of Idia was memorialised in this beautiful ivory carving that has since become one of the most recognisable artefacts of the Kingdom of Benin.