Country Summary for IVORY COAST

Definitions

Any moveable goods: ancient art or craft objects, objects used on a daily basis or in rituals and any prehistoric or historic relics having a cultural interest (Law No. 87-806, Art. 2)

Any group of objects belonging to one person or a group of private persons or legal entities which presents a cultural interest recognized by the administration and able to benefit from the financial or technical aid of the State shall be considered a classified private collection. (Law No. 87-806, Art. 49)

Moveable cultural goods described in Arts.1 & 2 of this Law may be classified as national goods. (Law No. 87-806, Art. 56)