The Cultural Property Conundrum: The Case for a Nationalistic Approach and Repatriation of the Moai to the Rapa Nui

Title

The Cultural Property Conundrum: The Case for a Nationalistic Approach and Repatriation of the Moai to the Rapa Nui

Description

Colonial discovery, plundering, and exploitation of native people’s cultural artifacts are some of the most notable injustices indigenous peoples have suffered from the current era. And the aftermath of these pervasive practices has resulted in legal challenges for native peoples to reclaim their rightful property. Although certain countries’ legislative and executive efforts, as well as international standards and guidelines, have attempted to address these issues over the last twenty years, wrongfully obtained native cultural artifacts remain in museums and public collections. Recent contentions between the Rapa Nui and the British Museum over possession of the moai Hoa Hakananai’a highlight many of these legal issues and provide an opportunity for international law to allow recourse for affected native groups.

Creator

Davis, Annie Rischard

Publisher

Norman, Okla. : University of Oklahoma College of Law

Date Issued

2020

Bibliographic Citation

American Indian Law Review; Vol. 44 Issue 2 (2020)

Source

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