Ghana's Asante king has put on display for the first time dozens of royal artefacts looted during colonial rule, after they were returned by the UK on a long-term loan as part of his silver jubilee celebrations.
Ghana's Asante king has put on display for the first time dozens of royal artefacts looted during colonial rule, after they were returned by the UK on a long-term loan as part of his silver jubilee celebrations.
The collection also features a gold lute harp presented by Asantehene Osei Bonsu to British diplomat Thomas Edward Bowdich during an 1817 trade treaty. "So, the spirit is back here, and today is a day for Asantes, a day for the black African continent, and the spirits are back with us again today." Director of the Victoria & Albert Museum Dr Tristram Hunt said the artefacts, symbolising the rich heritage of the Asante Kingdom, were returned to address"the very painful history surrounding the acquisition of these objects, a history tainted by the scars of imperial conflict and colonialism."
He said the agreement reflects almost half a century of discussions between Manhyia Palace and the British Museum.
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