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            "value": "historical file; Richard Tchuemegne; Letter to Dr. Hassan Arero from Richard Tchuemegne:\nDear Dr Hassan Arero\n\nSince 1998 I have collaborated with Professor Anthony Shelton, Dr Patty Peach and Margaret Birley to build a collection of artifacts at the Horniman Museum.\n\nI wish to continue assisting the Horniman Museum in augmenting a collection of artifacts from French speaking West Africa.\n\nI am aware of the Horniman\u2019s ethical requisition policy and I have conducted numerous field trips for the Horniman. In particular, from Bamileke and Bamun area in Cameroon. Azande, Kuba and Luba in The Republic of Congo. Fang in Gabon and Baoule in Cote D\u2019ivoire.\n\nI have started to expand the museum collection since 1998. The collection includes carving, pottery items, musical instruments, funeral items and traditional costumes, together with some bead works and some textiles, indigo and raffia.\nDuring the past year I have assisted Professor Anthony Shelton develop the collection at The University Museum of Coimbra in Portugal. I have made numerous field trips to the above mentioned area for the reputable collector and dealer in the UK.\n\nIn view of my previous collaboration it would be helpful if you would allow me to continue working with the Horniman Museum.\n\n I have enclosed my previous contract and work completed for the museum, along with some items that I have collected over the last five years for the museum. Also items that I have brought back from my last trip.\n\nYours Sincerely,\nRichard Tchuemegne"
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