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West Africa: How Museums Are Saving Cultural Treasures
DW, 14 April 2020
No one knows how many old masks, sculptures and other archaeological finds are traded illegally from West Africa every year. Setting up so-called culture banks in local communities… Read more »
How Museums in West Africa Are Saving Cultural Treasures
"No one knows how many old masks, sculptures and other archaeological finds are traded illegally from West Africa every year. Setting up so-called culture banks in local communities may be a solution", writes Katrin Gänsler from Deutsche Welle. The term "culture bank" essentially describes a village or community museum. Members of the community are encouraged to bring old traditional masks, sculptures and other forms of art to be included in the exhibit.
The Olumo Rock in Abeokuta in Nigeria is a sacred place and a destination for tourists.
Museum director Theophilus Umogbai is committed to returning looted art.
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