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The case of the stolen masks

Apr 26, 2024 · 18m
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  • A 30-year-old theft of two sacred Bhairav masks from a Hindu temple in Nepal, stolen from a family that owned them for over 500 years, sets the stage for a recovery story
  • Amateur art detectives use modern tools and legal mechanisms to track down and return stolen cultural artifacts hidden in plain sight within the art market
  • The episode examines the tension between high-end auctions, museums, and the repatriation of culturally significant items stolen through colonial and other means

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