Manhyia Palace displays repatriated Asante royal artifacts
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The Manhyia Museum is currently displaying it’s repatriated Asante royal artifacts at the Manhyia Palace Museum.
For numerous decades now (150 years plus) the Asante Kingdom has not been able to regain its own royal Artefacts which were looted by the British Army so many years ago. But recently, the current King, Otumfuo Osei Tutu the Second has received them and decided to display it for public viewing at the Manhyia Museum in Kumasi.
The Royal Collection had 32 artefacts plus a ceremonial cap designed with gold ornamentals, a sword of state, gold badges, and a peace pipe made of gold. Particularly, these collections were originally received by the Asantehene AKA Otumfuo during the reopening of the Museum.
The collection of 32 artifacts, including a ceremonial cap decorated with gold ornaments, a sword of state, gold badges, and a gold peace pipe, was formally received by the Asantehene during the museum’s reopening ceremony.
On receiving the collection, the Otumfuo described it as a restoration of the Asante Spirit.
It is noted that 15 o the artefacts looted were repatriated from the British Museum, while 17 others were returned by the Victoria and Albert Museum in the United Kingdom.
It didn’t take just one war to loot all these royal artefacts but numerous, including the notorious ‘Sagrenti War’ which happened in 1874.
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The Manhyia Museum, which was firstly established by the British for the Asantehene Nana Prempeh I in the year 1925 now houses the diverse gold collection.
People who visit the Museum can now see regalia displays, mannequins of past Asantehenes and Asantemaas, and chronicles of the Asante Kingdom’s history with the British government.
The senior negotiator, who represented the Ashanti Kingdom, Ivor Agyemang-Duah revealed that conversations are still ongoing for the return of more than hundred looted Asante Artefacts currently held in various museums globally.
According to what we know so far about the negotiation, the returned artefacts will be on loan for three years, with chances of renewal for another three years.
The silver jubilee celebrations of the Asantehene’s ascent to the Golden Stool coincide perfectly with the recovery of these priceless relics, making them a momentous occasion.
The Asante people’s deep historical resonance and renewed pride in their rich cultural inheritance are symbolized by this festival, which goes beyond simple ceremonial observance and represents a profound reclamation of heritage.
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