The East African nation Welcomes Valuable Artefacts Following a Long Stay in German Hands
Around 12 cultural objects were officially given back to Ethiopia following staying by a family in Germany for over ten decades.
These artefacts, originally acquired in the 1920s by Germany's representative to Ethiopia a German envoy and his wife his partner, were transferred on midweek to the research center at the capital's university.
The collection contained headpieces, armor and paintings, all considered as culturally important in the country.
"These items still stand as a symbol of the enduring and positive relationship between Germany and the Ethiopian people," remarked Ferdinand von Weyhe, the representative to the East African country.
Dr. a professor, whose father was delivered during the family's assignment in Ethiopia, presented the items at a gathering witnessed by Tourism Minister the tourism official.
He stated that the family's goal to return the artefacts was to "showcase their appeal with the audience and safeguard the heritage and history tied to my parent's beginning."
These objects were either presents or acquisitions, as stated by the household.
"We want to thank Professor Weiss's family for concretely expressing their deep appreciation for the nation by carefully maintaining these treasures and vitally guaranteeing their return to their rightful country," stated the minister of tourism.
She continued that the items would shortly be opened to the general audience for research and academic study, describing the action a landmark in protecting Ethiopia's historical legacy.
"Initiatives will continue to bring back old items that are located in the custody of private persons and organizations all over the planet," she affirmed.
In the era of imperial control in the African continent, many of historical artefacts were plundered.
This request by the continent's states for the restoration of stolen objects has been met with a degree of success in lately - though a number of items are only on temporary return.
Back in two years ago, the German government was the first country to repatriate some of the well-known Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in an attempt to deal with its "dark legacy."
Similar Themes
- Cultural Return Movements in the Continent
- This Significance of Imperial History on Modern African Culture
- Global Campaigns for the Return of Stolen Artefacts
