Brussels 11.11.2025 Britain and South Africa have offered on loan to Ghana more than 130 gold and bronze artefacts taken between the 1870s and the early 20th century, the West African state’s Asante King announced. The load will last until 2027.

UK museums are set to loan looted Asante treasures back to Ghana until 2027.

After 150 years, 32 looted Asante royal treasures are returning to Ghana on loan from the British Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum. The priceless gold and silver regalia will be displayed at the… pic.twitter.com/posN4pkgP9

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King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II received the artefacts at the Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi on Sunday, November 9, according to a royal statement next day.

The items included royal regalia, drums, and ceremonial gold weights. Dating between 45 and 160 years old, the artefacts depict governance systems, spiritual beliefs, and the role of gold in Asante society.

At the ceremony, the Asante king thanked AngloGold Ashanti, a South African mining company, for returning several items purchased on the open market. The mining giant returned some artefacts to Ghana in 2024.

Ghana's Asante king has welcomed the return of 130 gold and bronze artefacts from the UK and South Africa some of which were looted during colonial times and others bought on the open market.https://t.co/4VKaq7luGG pic.twitter.com/mbat2yNzL8

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UK museums are set to loan looted Asante treasures back to Ghana until 2027.

After 150 years, 32 looted Asante royal treasures are returning to Ghana on loan from the British Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum. The priceless gold and silver regalia will be displayed at the… pic.twitter.com/posN4pkgP9

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Unfortunately the photos of the artefacts were not made availble for public.