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Spurlock Museum returns 201 cultural artifacts to Peru
Spurlock Museum is coordinating the return of 201 Peruvian cultural artifacts with Peru’s Ministry of Culture, its largest repatriation effort to date. The process highlights how museums are addressin
By By Sahaana Sathyaraj, Staff Writer · 2026-09-22T09:10:14.447Z
Spurlock Museum is coordinating the return of 201 Peruvian cultural artifacts with Peru’s Ministry of Culture, its largest repatriation effort to date. The process highlights how museums are addressing questionable acquisitions, incomplete records and legal obligations while working with governments and descendant communities. The case offers insight into the complexities of returning cultural heritage.
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