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African Heritage (Part 5): 90% of Unexposed Works!

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While it is often said that 90% of African heritage is in the northern hemisphere, it is usually forgotten that only 5% of this heritage, at best, is exposed in museums.[1] Also, the most common issue of concern is that "what will remain in museums if we restore the requested works?" is not relevant: the reserves are full. As Claire Brizon, research officer at the Cantonal Museum of Archaeology and History of Lausanne, the West has accumulated e…
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While it is often said that 90% of African heritage is in the northern hemisphere, it is usually forgotten that only 5% of this heritage, at best, is exposed in museums.[1] Also, the most common issue of concern is that "what will remain in museums if we restore the requested works?" is not relevant: the reserves are full. As Claire Brizon, research officer at the Cantonal Museum of Archaeology and History of Lausanne, the West has accumulated e…

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Mondafrique broke the news on Monday, July 27, 2026.
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