Inconvenient Heritage: Colonial Collections and Restitution in the Netherlands and Belgium (1)

By: Jos Beurden

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Synopsis: The discussion about objects, ancestral remains and archives from former colonial territories is becoming increasingly heated. Over the centuries, a multitude of items – including a cannon of the King of Kandy, power-objects from DR Congo, Benin bronzes, Javanese temple statues, Maori heads and strategic documents – has ended up in museums and private collections in Belgium and the Netherlands by improper means. Since gaining independence, former colonies have been calling for the return of their lost heritage. As continued possession of these objects only grows more uncomfortable, governments and museums must decide what to do. How did these objects get here? Are they all looted, and how can we find out? How does restitution work in practice? Are there any appealing examples? How do other former colonial powers deal with restitution? Do former colonies trust their intentions? The answers to these questions are far from unambiguous, but indispensable for a balanced discussion.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 248 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781040796368
Related ISBNs:: 9781040790465, 9789463720595, 9781003697909
Publisher:: Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:: 10/01/25
Copyrighted By:: Jos Van Beurden / Taylor & Francis Group
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Business and Finance
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.