[5] Among the objects that were stolen from the museum were three terracotta heads, which were recovered in France and returned to Nigeria in 1996.

[6] In 1938, a carved portrait heads were found, these were created by the Yoruba people, most of these artifacts were exhibited in the museum, although some were taken out of Nigeria, this caused that the Nigerian government imposed a stricter control with respect to the antiquities.

[7] The museum contains archaeological collections, such as metal objects and human remains.

The museum has juju items, spiritual belief system incorporating objects used in West Africa.

Some of the heads made of wood and bronze have their mouths gagged, according to the ethnographer, Mathew Ogunmola, this would represent the slaves who were killed in different sanctuaries.