Statue of an African Elephant by Albéric Collin (Tervuren)
Statue of an African Elephant by Albéric Collin (Tervuren)
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Statue of an African Elephant by Albéric Collin (Tervuren)
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December 6, 2024
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In 1938, it was transferred to the Tervuren park and placed on an iron sandstone plinth on the Leuvensesteenweg, directly opposite the current AfricaMuseum.
Over the years, the statue became damaged, mainly due to the internal reinforcement that corrodes and expands. This has caused several cracks to appear, which have been further aggravated by water infiltration and freeze-thaw cycles. Restoration work on the statue began in December 2023 and was completed in September 2024.
•December 8, 2024
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•December 9, 2024
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But the Mangbetu do not ride elephants. Moreover, they are depicted in an aggressive attacking position. The underlying message: a violent Congo that, in addition to the elephants to be domesticated, had to be 'pacified'.
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