March 21, 2012
Sacred Aboriginal totem returns to Australia following cancelled auction
Following the cancelled auction of a Tjuringa stone in Kent, the current owner hopes to be able to hand it back to the Arunta Aboriginals in Australia.
From:
Independent
Row over sale of sacred Aboriginal stone
Rob Sharp
2011-10-28 00:00:01.0A cultural conflict between Britain and Australia sparked by the attempted sale of a sacred Aboriginal artefact in Kent looks set to be reignited.
The etched stone “tjuringa”, which only Aboriginal male elders are permitted to handle, was withdrawn from sale after provoking international demands for its return to Australia. But its elderly seller is said to be still considering the future of the priceless item.
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