UK, USA to Loan Back Looted Golden Artefacts To Ghana

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After 150 years, 39 significant treasures, part of the Asante royal regalia and objects looted during the third Anglo-Asante War of 1874, known as the Sagrenti War, are set to return to the Asantehene in Kumasi. 

Reports have revealed that the treasures will be repatriated in two batches, with seven items due from the Fowler Museum of the University of California in Los Angeles in February, and 32 others from the British Museum and the Victoria & Albert (V&A) Museum in April.

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This monumental return marks a historic moment, serving as a powerful reconciliation gesture. The joint announcement from the British Museum and the V&A Museum is expected to confirm the repatriation, signaling a significant step of acknowledgement and restoration.

The treasures represent more than mere artifacts; they embody the deep cultural significance and heritage of the Asante people. 

They are poised to form part of an exhibition commemorating the Silver Jubilee enthronement of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, honoring the 150th anniversary of the third Anglo-Asante War, and celebrating the centenary of the return of the Asantehene Prempeh I from exile in the Seychelles.

Among these returning treasures are items of immense historical and cultural value, including the original sacred Mponponsuo state sword, used for the oath of office by Asantehenes and the allegiance swearing by paramount chiefs. Notable treasures also include ornaments of gold and silver, such as the sankuo, a gold ornament in the form of a lute-harp, and various regalia associated with the Asante royal court.

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These invaluable items will be exhibited in Kumasi within the Manhyia Palace Museum, offering a rare opportunity for Ghanaians to engage with significant aspects of their cultural heritage. This long-term exhibition, facilitated through a collaboration with the British Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum, symbolizes a meaningful juncture in acknowledging and reconnecting with the entwined history of these cultural artifacts and the Asante people.

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