2 UK museums return Asante royal objects

Ghanaian Times

2 UK museums return Asante royal objects

The United Kingdom’s British Museum (BM) and the Victoria and Albert Mu­seum (V&A), yesterday returned to Ghana 32 negotiated royal objects, taken from the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi during the Anglo-Asante Wars of the 19th century, including items seized following the Sargrenti War of 1874. Gold and Silver regalia among other items associated with Asante Royal Court, would be displayed at the Palace Museum, as part of a long-term loan commitment …