July 29, 2009
Discussions on the return of Australian Aboriginal art
This article has a few additional details about the discussions over the potential return of some Aboriginal artefacts in UK Museums.
From:
Thinking Australia
UK Move On Aboriginal Art
Negotiations between Australia and UK could soon re-start in a battle over the return of valuable Aboriginal artworks, writes Nick Gibson.
The Dja Dja Wurrung tribe are seeking the return of a pair of Aboriginal bark paintings – insured for more than $1m – that originate from Lake Boort, north-west of Melbourne.
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