May 25, 2021

Kluge-Ruhe Collection Returning Sacred Objects to Australian Indigenous Communities

Though these particular objects were never displayed due to their sacred nature, Kluge-Ruhe visitors can see many other items highlighting Indigenous Australian art and culture, most purchased from Indigenous art centers and artists. (Photo by Tom Cogill)
special ceremony held last week in Australia celebrated 17 sacred objects from the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection at the University of Virginia being repatriated to the Arrernte, Warlpiri and Warumungu communities in Central Australia.
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