Kanta Museum
| Established | 1831 |
|---|---|
| Location | Argungu, Nigeria |
| Founder | Yakubu Nabame |
Kanta Museum is a museum in Argungu, Nigeria, adjacent to the main market.
Built in 1831, the building was named after , who founded the Kebbi Kingdom in 1515. It was erected by , a former Emir of Kebbi, and served as the Emir's palace until 1942 when the British built a new administrative palace during the reign of . After the building became vacant, on July 1, 1958, it opened as a museum, offering an insight into the turbulent history of Kebbi State.
The museum is divided into eleven compartments and has a notable collection of weapons, consisting of charms, spears, swords, wood, stones, bows and arrows, local guns and even drums on display.[1]
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