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    London museums to loan back looted ‘crown jewels’ from Ghana

    by Ellie Iorizzo Jan 25, 2024 1 minute
    Source: BRITISH MUSEUM

    The UK is set to loan back a selection of Asante Gold taken from Ghana over 100 years ago, according to reports.

    The Victoria & (V&A) will lend 17 items, will send 15 pieces under the three-year loan deals – with an option to extend for the same amount of time, the has reported.

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