Reflections on the issue of repatriation of looted and illegally acquired African cultural objects in Western museums

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AuteurEFFIBOLEY, EMERY PATRIC TODEGNON ADEBOLA
Date d'ajout2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de disponibilite2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de publication2020
ResumeThis paper addresses the issue of repatriation/restitution of African cultural objects in Western museums by analysing the terminology used to discuss the demands of return by African states and people. After analysing the used terms which differ slightly from one another, the paper overviews the various types of cultural objects that ended up in European museums. The chapter finally discusses the destinations of the reclaimed cultural objects in postcolonial Africa by showing that not only the original contexts of these cultural objects have changed, but also that the countries asking for the return of these objects should work toward cohering identities for the benefit of all.
DOI10.4314/contjas.v7i1.5
Autre identifiantBECDB-7935
URIhttps://dspace.uac.bj/handle/123456789/7128
Languefr
Fait partie deContemporary Journal of African Studies, University of Ghana
SujetTerminology of heritage circulation
SujetAfrican cultural objects
SujetAfro-European relations
TitreReflections on the issue of repatriation of looted and illegally acquired African cultural objects in Western museums
TypeArticle

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