Edo Monarch Celebrates Return Artefacts Found In Germany

The repatriation of two artifacts by the German government on Saturday, facilitated by Olugbile Holloway, Director General of the National Commission for Museum and Monument, has pleased Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin.

“You don’t know what you have done but I am really grateful for this gesture,” a jubilant Oba Ewuare II praised Holloway for the surprise.

To further honor Holloway, the Oba gave the DG a big piece of white chalk.

Two artifacts were restored to the Oba of Benin’s palace by the German government on Saturday.

The artefacts, wooden and bronze stools were brought to the palace by Holloway.

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The artefacts had been with the Federal Government since 2022 and were handed over to the Oba on Saturday.

Holloway who said he was at the palace to introduce himself to the Oba, having assumed office recently, told the Oba that he was also at the palace with a surprise for the monarch.

Holloway then opened the box to reveal the two stools to the amazement of the Oba who broke into a dance and was joined by other subjects in the palace.

Holloway said, “I have come to the palace to introduce myself and my team to the Oba and to let the Oba know that we are ready to work with the kingdom.

“Apart from this, I also have a surprise for the Oba and hopefully this will be the beginning of better things to come,” he added.