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International Museum Day 2021: Minister Renews Call For Return of Looted Nigerian Artefacts
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International Museum Day 2021: Minister Renews Call For Return of Looted Nigerian Artefacts
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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has renewed his call for the repatriation of all looted Nigerian artefacts, while commending those countries that have heeded the call by returning such antiquities.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday to mark the #InternationalMuseumDay2021, the Minister also appealed to the Nigerians, especially the elite, to join the ongoing campaign to repatriate all looted Nigerian artefacts.
#InternationalMuseumDay2021 one of the latest additions to @EBMuseum is this elegant clock
Jewish immigrant makers Soloman & Max Krakauer had a shop on Church Street in the early 20th century. They specialised in making clocks and jewellery.
Jewish immigrant makers Soloman & Max Krakauer had a shop on Church Street in the early 20th century. They specialised in making clocks and jewellery.
Solomon and Henrietta Krakauer emigrated from Germany to Barnsley 1891. Solomon made the finest jewellery and timepieces from his shop on Church Street, eventually moving to the grand residence of 4 Victoria Road.
Max, the Krakauer’s eldest son served in World War One against his native Germany, in the Army Medical Corp, ascending ranks from private to sergeant and awarded 3 medals.
