Indigenous advocacy group calls on Swiss collector to avoid private sale of artifacts (opens original article in a new tab)

An Indigenous advocacy group is urging a Swiss collector to return culturally significant artifacts to their original owners, emphasizing their sacred nature and the need for proper protocols during the repatriation process.

• Indigenous advocacy group calls for return of culturally significant artifacts to their original owners
• Swiss collector's collection includes sacred items and historical weapons valued at CA$20 million
• Group seeks government and public support to repatriate artifacts and ensure proper cultural protocols are followed
• Collector shows empathy but no agreement on price has been reached yet
• Artifacts are currently in storage and may be sold to private buyers if repatriation efforts fail