335-year lost Tupinamba sacred cloak returned from Denmark to Brazil, supporting Indigenous reclamation efforts.
The Tupinamba people of Brazil are celebrating the return of a sacred cloak taken during colonial times, after 335 years in Denmark's National Museum. The ceremonial cloak, featuring scarlet ibis feathers, will be presented in Rio de Janeiro in a ceremony with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. This return aligns with Brazil's efforts to reclaim Indigenous artifacts globally and supports the Tupinamba's demands for territorial demarcation of their land.
September 12, 2024
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