This groundbreaking NFT venture is focused on reclaiming African art that was unjustly taken and presenting it in a digital landscape.
The Nigerian team behind Looty is revitalizing African history through NFTs by digitally returning historical items that were taken by colonizers. They've produced six stunning 3D renders of these artifacts, with plans to market them as NFTs.
The project's description states, 'Our 'Looters' physically visit museums to reclaim artworks in digital format, allowing you to own a piece of this digital heritage while contributing to a restorative cause.'
Throughout history, countless African artistic masterpieces and cultural relics were plundered during the colonial era, yet many remain ensconced in glass displays across museums in Europe and America.
Looty promotes itself as the pioneering digital repatriation of artistic treasures, encouraging institutions to return stolen cultural artifacts to their rightful place on African soil.
'Envision a reality where these items were never stolen in the first place. We are striving to reimagine that narrative and make it a part of the digital landscape,' explained Looty’s founder, Chidi Nwaubani. Reuters .
The NFT collection On May 13, a selection of six 3D artifacts was made available on the Rarible marketplace. Notably, 20% of the revenue generated will be allocated to support emerging African artists. The team is also gearing up to introduce NFT collections featuring iconic items such as the Rosetta Stone and other culturally significant figures.
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