Asante King met with the British Museum's director on a recent visit to London.
The Ghanaian ruler met Dr Fischer last week, after attending the Coronation of King Charles.
Nana Oforiatta Ayim, who sits on that committee, told the BBC: "These objects are largely sacred ones and their return is about more than just restitution. It is also about reparation and repair, for the places they were taken from, but also those who did the taking." According to the British Museum, the Asantehene requested a loan of items of regalia belonging to his forbears.The Asantehene visited London last week and met with King Charles before his coronation
A spokeswoman for the British Museum told the BBC: "Our director and deputy director were pleased to welcome His Royal Majesty Osei Tutu II to the museum during his visit to the UK for the Coronation of King Charles III."
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