A United Kingdom museum has returned cultural heritage items to an Aboriginal community in Australia.
Manchester Museum met with a delegation from the Anindilyakwa community of Groote Eylandt, an island in the Northern Territory, on Tuesday to formally give back 174 items.
Manchester Museum has returned 174 cultural items to an Aboriginal community following years-long consultation with Indigenous Australians. Picture: Manchester Museum A group of dolls made from shells were among some of the items returned and has already inspired the creation of a contemporary art program run by ten women.
"Returning this collection of items to representatives of the Anindilyakwa community and the children and grandchildren of those who made them is a great thing."
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