French court allows auction of ‘sacred’ Hopi masks – Irish Times

French court allows auction of ‘sacred’ Hopi masks – Irish Times


Irish Times

French court allows auction of 'sacred' Hopi masks
Irish Times
The auctioneer argued that blocking the sale would have tremendous implications and potentially force French museums to empty their collections. Hopi Indians from the US state of Arizona insist the masks were stolen spiritual vessels – and want them back.
Face it, says auctioneer, not every mask is sacredSydney Morning Herald
After contentious hearing, Paris judge to rule Friday on auction of Hopi itemsArizona Daily Sun
Hopi Decry Auction of Masks in ParisWall Street Journal
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