Ethiopia Receives Valuable Treasures Following a Long Holding in Germany
Around 12 cultural objects were ceremoniously returned to the Ethiopian nation following being kept by a German family for more than 100 years.
These treasures, originally collected in the 1920's by Germany's then-envoy to Ethiopia Franz Weiss and his wife his partner, were delivered on this past Wednesday to the research center at the capital's university.
This assortment featured headpieces, shields and paintings, each regarded as culturally important in the nation.
"The artefacts continue to represent a symbol of the long-standing and friendly connection between Germany and Ethiopia," remarked Germany's envoy, the representative to Ethiopia.
Dr. a professor, whose parent was delivered during the household's service in the nation, presented the artefacts at a event witnessed by Tourism Minister the tourism official.
He stated that the family's goal to return the items was to "display their splendor with the audience and maintain the culture and history connected to my parent's birth."
The objects were either considered donations or purchases, based on the household.
"I would like to express gratitude to the Weiss relatives for actively expressing their deep appreciation for Ethiopia by meticulously safeguarding these items and importantly ensuring their return to their legitimate country," said the official.
She noted that the artefacts would in the near future be available to the general audience for investigation and scholarly work, calling the action a milestone in protecting Ethiopia's historical legacy.
"Actions will continue to return historical artifacts that are found in the possession of individuals and entities all over the world," the minister said.
During colonial rule in Africa, numerous of historical items were looted.
The request by the continent's states for the repatriation of looted artefacts has been met with a degree of progress in the past few years - although a number of artefacts are merely on temporary return.
Back in 2022, the German government was the initial state to give back a portion of the famous Benin artifacts to the West African nation in an attempt to address its "troubled past."
Similar Themes
- Cultural Return Movements in Africa
- This Effect of Colonial History on Modern African Heritage
- Global Campaigns for the Restitution of Looted Items
