Pope returns dozens of Indigenous artifacts to Canada

But some have criticized the "church-to-church" restitution process.The Vatican returned 62 Indigenous artifacts to Canada on Saturday. The Vatican handed the artifacts to the Canadian Conference of ...
Winston-Salem Journal

Eskimo masks a highlight of Winter Antiques Show

The design for the ceremonial Eskimo mask comes from a shaman's dream. Fantastical, with a wide grin of pointed teeth and a halo of feathers, it is a highly expressive piece of Native American art — ...
America Magazine

Pope Leo returns Indigenous artifacts from Vatican Museums to Canada

Pope Leo XIV fulfilled a promise made by the late Pope Francis to return to Canada’s Indigenous communities artifacts—including an Inuit kayak, masks, moccasins and etchings—that have been held by the ...

From apology to action: Vatican hands back 62 artefacts to Canada; indigenous leaders to guide the return

The Vatican has transferred 62 cultural items linked to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, fr.
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Vatican Agrees to Return Indigenous Peoples' Artifacts

The Vatican returned 62 Indigenous artifacts to Canada on Saturday, including items such as an Inuit kayak, wampum belts, war clubs, and masks—many of which had been in Vatican museums for over a ...
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Wooden Mask

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. From card: "Height 24" - Width 7" - ...