19th-century Naga skull withdrawn from UK auction following Indian protests, urging repatriation.
A UK auction house, Swan, withdrew a 19th-century Naga human skull from sale after widespread protests in India, led by Nagaland's Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio. He condemned the auction as "dehumanizing" and a form of colonial violence, urging the Indian government to intervene. The Forum for Naga Reconciliation argued the sale violated Indigenous rights under the UN Declaration. The skull's removal highlights ongoing efforts for repatriation of Naga ancestral remains.
October 08, 2024
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