The State of Gabon has joined the dispute, highlighting the broader issue of repatriating Africa’s cultural heritage looted during colonial times.
A French second-hand art dealer is being sued by a retired couple who allege they sold him a rare 19th-century African mask for just €150, only for him to resell it for a staggering €4.2 million.
Legal proceedings initiated by the French couple began on Tuesday (31 October).
But a third party was invited, the State of Gabon, which intends to recover this treasure,…
