France returns human skulls to Madagascar, 128 years after French massacre | History News

One of three skulls returned to Madagascar is believed to belong to King Toera, who was slain by French colonial forces.

France has returned to Madagascar three human skulls kept at a Paris museum for 128 years, after they were looted during the colonial period, including one believed to be that of a Madagascan king decapitated by French troops.

The skull, presumed to be that of King Toera, and two others from the Sakalava ethnic group, were formally handed over at a ceremony held at the…

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