Ethiopia retrieves the ‘largest’ set of looted artefacts from Britain, Belgium and the Netherlands
In what the authorities described to be of “huge significance,” Ethiopia has retrieved numerous precious artefacts looted from the country by British forces during the Battle of Magdala. The artefacts which finally lands in the national museum were retrieved from Britain, Belgium and Netherlands. The country took delivery of items including ceremonial crown, an […]
Smithsonian Museum in USA set to repatriate looted Benin Bronzes
Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of African Arts located in Washington DC, USA has announced that, some looted Benin Bronzes have been removed from display awaiting repatriation. Ngaire Blankenberg, the Museum’s director said: “I can confirm that we have taken down the Benin bronzes we had on display and we are fully committed for repatriation. We […]