02 April 2024 - British Museum probed over concealed Ethiopian artefacts held for 150 years
British Museum investigated over Ethiopian artefacts hidden from view for 150 years
Esther Addley (The Guardian, 31/03/2024)
The information watchdog is investigating the British Museum over claims it has been overly secretive about some of the most sensitive items in its collection – a group of sacred Ethiopian altar tablets that have been hidden from view at the museum for more than 150 years.
British Museum Investigated Over Sacred Ethiopian Tablets Hidden From View
Karen K. Ho (ARTnews, 01/04/2024)
A regulatory office is investigating the British Museum over allegations the institution has been overly secretive about 11 Ethiopian artifacts in its collection that were looted by soldiers in 1868.
British Museum Sues Former Curator for Return of Stolen Items
Alex Marshall (The New York Times, 27/03/2024)
A judge has ordered a former curator who the British Museum says stole hundreds of artifacts to return any gems or jewelry from the institution that are in his possession.
Thief sold stolen gems to at least 45 buyers on eBay, British Museum says
Katie Razzall & Larissa Kennelly & Darin Graham and Emma Saunders (BBC News, 26/03/2024)
The British Museum has launched proceedings against a former staff member who they believe stole and damaged at least 1,800 of its items