Walter K. Baker
Walter K. Baker was an American art collector and philanthropist known for his significant contributions to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. He was instrumental in acquiring various artworks, including ancient artifacts, which later became subjects of repatriation discussions. His legacy includes the bequest of a notable collection to the Met, which included the recently returned bronze head of a griffin, highlighting ongoing issues related to cultural heritage and the ownership of antiquities.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 2 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 8,396 | $190,000 | 153$ |
| Totals | 2 | 10,423,054 | 8,396 | $190,000 | 153$ |
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Greece:
Walter K. Baker is the collector who received the griffin head as a donation in 1971.
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Greece:
Walter K. Baker was the commissioner who bequeathed the griffin head to the Met.
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