France, Jan. 26 -- The UK is set to "loan back" a selection of gold and silver artefactsonce worn by members of Asante royalty that were taken from Ghana some 150 years ago. The precious regalia will be displayed in the city of Kumasi, once the capital of the powerful Asante Empire.

More than 30 pieces will be loaned back to their place of origin, two of the UK's biggest museums announced on Thursday.

The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) will lend 17 items, while the British Museum will send 15 pieces- with ornaments, jewellery and talismansamong the treasures.

They will be loaned to the Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasion a three-year basis, with an option to extend for the same amount of time.

A joint statementby all three museums ack...