A year ago, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the return of the talking drum in Côte d’Ivoire. A look back at the history of this instrument and the challenges of its restitution.
Currently kept at the Quai Branly museum, the Djidji Ayôkwé is “ a highly symbolic object as stated by Dr. Silvie Memel-Kassi, Director General of Culture in Côte d’Ivoire, since it is at the top of the list of objects claimed by her country. This list of 148 objects established in 2018 follows the report on the restitution by France of works of art…
