Ancestral ‘Talking Drum’ Returns to Ivory Coast After Century Abroad

A sacred 'talking drum' has finally returned to its home village in Ivory Coast after more than a century, marking a poignant moment for cultural restitution. This symbolic repatriation bridges a historical divide, reconnecting a community with a vital piece of its ancestral heritage and identity. The drum's return underscores the ongoing global efforts to restore African artifacts to their rightful origins.