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| One of the works, a plaque 16th–17th century, depicting drum and two attendants with gongs, made of copper alloy Collection. |
It does appear that there is an official
endorsement of the controversial acquisition of 32 Benin artefacts donated to
Museum of Fine Art {MFA}, Boston U.S. last year.
According to a group known
as Coalition of Committed Benin Community Organizations – which claims to be representing Benin monarch in
Boston – MFA's opening of a Benin Kingdom Gallery "is to celebrate the arts and
culture of the Edo community". The group had earlier asked for support to join the
Boston museum in to “celebrate” Benin art and culture on Wednesday, September
25” {yesterday}.
The Benin Gallery was
actually opened yesterday, another source has confirmed. Meanwhile, the
response of the Benin monarch is currently being awaited as regards the alleged
endorsement.
Meanwhile, the MFA had announced on its website that officials from Benin will be attending the opening of the gallery. READ MORE HERE
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