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First Americans

Manifestor_of_Light

(21,046 posts) Sat Apr 13, 2013, 02:25 PM Apr 2013

Paris Auction House sells Hopi Masks despite tribe's objection [View all]

This is very sad:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/apr/12/paris-auction-sells-hopi-masks

The Hopi want the masks returned, insisting they have a special status and are more than art: they represent their dead ancestors' spirits. The Hopi, a tribe whose territory is surrounded by Arizona, nurture the masks as if they are the living dead. The actor Robert Redford was among those calling for the sale to be halted.

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Paris Auction House sells Hopi Masks despite tribe's objection [View all] Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 OP

These are, of course, stolen goods in the first place. NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #1

Native Americans SamKnause Apr 2013 #2

DU Rec Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2013 #3