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A Guide To Africa's "Looted" Treasures.

Authors :
Lime, Ashley
Source :
BAVUAL: The African Heritage Magazine; Fall2024, Vol. 3 Issue 4, p48-50, 3p, 8 Color Photographs, 2 Black and White Photographs
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article focuses on the return of African cultural artefacts looted during colonial times. Topics include the Benin Bronzes, a collection of sculptures taken by the British in 1897; the Rosetta Stone, which was seized by the British from Egypt in 1801; and the Maqdala treasures, including royal items looted by the British from Ethiopia in 1868.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
27699110
Volume :
3
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
BAVUAL: The African Heritage Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
180790117