US Museum Returns Looted Ghanaian Royal Artifacts

The Fowler Museum at UCLA has returned seven royal artifacts to Ghana's Asante kingdom, marking a significant step in the repatriation of cultural treasures.

• Seven royal artifacts looted 150 years ago by British colonial forces have been returned to Ghana's Asante kingdom by the Fowler Museum at UCLA.
• The returned items include an elephant tail whisk, an ornamental chair, two gold stool ornaments, a gold necklace, and two bracelets.
• The repatriation ceremony in Kumasi brought joy and relief to the kingdom, with the Asante king emphasizing the significance of the artifacts' return.
• The return of these artifacts is seen as a symbol of prestige and reverence for the Asante ruler, signifying the return of the kingdom's soul.
• The Fowler Museum's decision to return the artifacts unconditionally and permanently is part of a global shift towards museums acting as custodians with ethical responsibilities.

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