The National Museum of Finland is planning to return a katakle, a ceremonial royal stool, to the Republic of Benin, the museum announced in a press release published on Monday, reported Xinhua.
Elina Anttila, director general of the National Museum, emphasized the importance of this return, saying it completes a historically significant repatriation effort.
The stool has been part of the National Museum's collection since 1939. It served as a ceremonial item symbolizing stability and power.
- National Museum
- Historical artifact
- Return
- Benin
Source: www.dailyfinland.fi
