The Age
·general
·3 hours ago
Cultural authorities denounce tribal auctions after Fijian club sells for $800
Cultural authorities have denounced tribal auctions in Australia after a Perth auction sold a Fijian throwing club for $800. Local leaders urge the repatriation of culturally significant items, with calls for an end to the practice, citing the historical importance of the artefacts sold. Auctions continue despite objections from Indigenous and Pacific Island communities.
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