Ivorian 'Talking Drum' Looted by France Returns Home

The Djidji Ayokwe, a sacred 'talking drum' looted by French colonial troops in 1916, has arrived back in its home village in Côte d'Ivoire, where local people saw it for the first time since its repatriation.

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Ivorian drum, looted by France, goes on display for first time

The Djidji Ayokwe, a sacred "talking drum" which was looted by French colonial troops in 1916 and taken to France, arrived in its home village in Côte d'Ivoire on Friday, where local people were able to see it for the first time since it was repatriated in March.

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