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The East African nation Takes Back Valuable Artefacts Following a Century Residence in German Hands
Around Twelve ancient objects were officially given back to the Ethiopian nation following staying by a German family for in excess of a century.
These artefacts, first acquired in the 1920s by Germany's representative to Ethiopia Franz Weiss and his spouse Hedwig, were transferred on Wednesday to the research center at the capital's university.
The collection contained headpieces, armor and artistic works, all regarded as historically valuable in the country.
"The artefacts continue to stand as a emblem of the lasting and friendly relationship between the German nation and the Ethiopian people," remarked Germany's envoy, the envoy to the East African country.
Professor Ramon Wyss, whose parent was delivered during the family's assignment in the nation, handed over the artefacts at a event witnessed by the Minister of Tourism the tourism official.
He stated that the household's aim to return the items was to "share their appeal with the audience and preserve the culture and history linked to my parent's origin."
The artefacts were either considered presents or acquisitions, based on the relatives.
"We want to express gratitude to the Weiss household for actively showing their sincere appreciation for Ethiopia by meticulously maintaining these items and crucially securing their repatriation to their legitimate nation," commented the official.
She continued that the artefacts would shortly be available to the people for study and scholarly work, terming the decision a milestone in preserving Ethiopia's national treasures.
"Initiatives are ongoing to repatriate ancient objects that are held in the custody of collectors and institutions all over the globe," the minister said.
In the era of imperial control in Africa, thousands of traditional objects were looted.
This call by nations in Africa for the repatriation of stolen objects has been met with certain progress in the past few years - though some items are merely on loan.
In two years ago, the German government was the pioneering nation to return some of the famous historical items to the West African nation in a bid to deal with its "complex colonial history."
Connected Subjects
- Cultural Return Efforts in the Continent
- This Effect of Imperial Past on Contemporary African Culture
- International Movements for the Restitution of Looted Treasures
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