Damien Hirst accused of copying African art at Venice Biennale

By Phoebe Parke, CNN

Updated 1124 GMT (1924 HKT) May 11, 2017

Left, a cast brass head with red pigment, a Ife head of the Yoruba people, Nigeria dating from the 12-15th century. On the right a sculpture by Damien Hirst.
Photos: Damien Hirst's 'Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable'
Left, a cast brass head with red pigment, a Ife head of the Yoruba people, Nigeria dating from the 12-15th century. On the right a sculpture by Damien Hirst.
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Damien Hirst's latest exhibition, "Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable," opens in Venice this week.
Photos: Damien Hirst's 'Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable'
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