- Africa | British Museum
Every department in the Museum includes African objects in its collections A notable example of an African object displayed elsewhere within the Museum is 'the Akan Drum', currently on display in Room 26, the North American gallery and bequeathed by the Museum's founder, Sir Hans Sloane
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The British Museum alone holds 69,000 African artefacts from across the continent, our heritage cannot be held hostage by Europeans
- West African Igbo Artefacts at the British Museum
On the Ground floor and Upper floors there are entire rooms designated to periods in history and specific countries but one room for Africa, almost giving the impression that these people no longer exist and that these are just the remnants of a minority in history
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The British Museum, the main subject of Owoo’s then-controversial film, still holds 69,000 African artefacts in its collection – and that’s just the tip of the iceberg The major public museums in England, France, Germany, Austria and the Netherlands account for more than half a million objects
- Museum Collection Comparison Tool: African Art - momaa. org
While exact numbers can vary, the British Museum in London is known for having one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of African art and artifacts, with over 200,000 objects
- Top 50 African Artefacts in the British Museums - YouTube
Explore the Top 50 African Artefacts housed in the British Museum, showcasing the rich history, culture, and craftsmanship of Africa From the Benin Bronzes
- Africa, Oceania and the Americas | British Museum
The collection of the Department of Africa, Oceania and the Americas holds around 350,000 objects
- Here are Some Looted African Artifacts in British Museums
The British Museum now has more than 900 historical items from the former monarchy in its collection of “contested artefacts,” including more than 200 bronze plaques
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