Asantehene Reclaims 28 Precious Artefacts Looted During Sagrenti War.
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has received 28 cultural artefacts looted during the Yaa Asantewaa War, also known as the Sagrenti War. These artefacts, which include ceremonial swords, gold ornaments, and treasury padlocks, were returned by AngloGold Ashanti at a ceremony held at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.The items had been acquired by a collector in 1922 and later purchased by AngloGold Ashanti in 2000. Their return marks the 100th anniversary of King Prempeh I's return from exile in Seychelles.The war, led by Nana Yaa Asantewaa against British colonization, resulted in the exile of King Prempeh I and the looting of these treasures. Their return, described as a symbol of reconciliation, will allow the artefacts to be displayed at the Manhyia Palace Museum for public viewing.The Asantehene expressed gratitude, viewing this event as a significant step toward healing past […]
