Under George Osborne’s chairmanship, the BM has proven itself open to using long-term loan deals to resolve repatriation disputes, including a new arrangement to return gold to the Asante king in Ghana.
National Museum Jamaica is now considering a similar deal for indigenous artefacts held in storage in London, in line with a commitment by its government to reclaim treasures held in the UK.
Jamaica is planning to build a new museum in the former British capital of Port Royal which will tell the story of colonialism on the island, and it is hoped the zemis will form a key part of its displays if a deal can be struck.
