When it appears that all efforts have
failed in restitution of iconic pieces of African art origin imprisoned in
museums across Europe and the U.S., a lone adventure by Congolese businessman, Sindika
Dokolo could be the next hope.
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| Sindika Dokolo |
Few weeks ago, Dokolo announced
his intention to ensure that the works are returned. “Today
there is not a single museum in the world which has managed to really value
classical African art," Dokolo was quoted as saying.
Details of how he plans to get the works
repatriated are not exactly known yet. Whether or not Dokolo’s efforts make any
difference from the current state of hopelessness, the collector would have
achieved something: keep the agitation alive.
Dokolo, b. 1972 and currently exiled in Angola started collecting, courtesy of inspiration
from his father at the age of 15 when he was taken on visits to museums in
Europe.
His father was described as a great collector
of classical African art. Dokolo started Sindika Dokolo Foundation with a
focus on promoting Africa arts and culture festivals within the continent and
Diaspora.
He is the son in Law of the President (for 37 years) of Angola and the husband of the richest woman of Africa. No other apparent source of income....
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