 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 sacred After contentious hearing, Paris judge to rule Friday on auction of Hopi items Hopi Decry Auction of Masks in Paris |