Objects from the Wereldmuseum Leiden collection to be returned to indigenous tribe in the US
January 17, 2025
The Wereldmuseum Leiden is returning a collection of objects to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in South Dakota, in the United States. The objects, which include a headdress, a shield, and a pipe, were collected by the museum between 1890 and 1920.
The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe is a federally recognized tribe of Native Americans that has been living in the Northern Plains region for centuries. The objects being returned to the tribe are considered to be sacred and of great cultural significance.
The Wereldmuseum Leiden has been engaged in a long-term dialogue with the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe about the repatriation of the objects. The museum has agreed to return the objects to the tribe, as a gesture of respect and reconciliation.
The objects being returned to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe include:
- A headdress made of eagle feathers, which is used for ceremonial purposes.
- A shield made of buffalo hide, which is used for protection in battle.
- A pipe made of stone, which is used for prayer and meditation.
The objects will be returned to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in a ceremony at the Wereldmuseum Leiden on January 25, 2025. The ceremony will be attended by representatives from the tribe, the museum, and the Dutch government.
The repatriation of these objects is a significant step forward in the relationship between the Wereldmuseum Leiden and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. It is a recognition of the importance of cultural heritage and the rights of indigenous peoples.
Objects from the Wereldmuseum Leiden collection to be returned to indigenous tribe in the US
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