Ghana's Asante king welcomes return of artefacts from the UK and South Africa
Summary
Ghana's Asante king received 130 gold and bronze artefacts returned from the UK and South Africa, including items looted during colonial times and others purchased legally. A British art historian and a South African mining company donated the items at a ceremony in Kumasi. The gesture aims to show respect and improve relations between cultures.Key Facts
- The Asante king in Ghana has received 130 artefacts from the UK and South Africa.
- The artefacts include royal items, drums, and gold weights, some from the colonial era.
- Twenty-five pieces came from British art historian Hermione Waterfield.
- The mining company AngloGold Ashanti donated the rest at a ceremony.
- The company's action is meant to show cultural respect and reconciliation.
- Residents in the Ashanti region have expressed issues with AngloGold Ashanti concerning resource use.
- The artefacts’ return reflects goodwill toward the Asante kingdom's heritage.
- Similar efforts have occurred across Africa, with countries asking for looted treasures to be returned.
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