Indigenous basket at Toronto auction bears a swastika-like symbol (opens original article in a new tab)

An Indigenous basket from the Nlaka'pamux people, featuring a swastika-like symbol, is being auctioned in Toronto. The symbol, which predates Nazi use, is part of Indigenous cultural heritage and was historically used as a good-luck motif.

• An Nlaka'pamux basket from around 1900, featuring a swastika-like symbol, is up for auction in Toronto.
• Experts state the symbol predates the Nazi use and is part of Indigenous cultural heritage, not associated with Nazi ideology.
• The symbol has historical significance in Indigenous cultures and was used as a good-luck motif before being appropriated by the Nazis.