Cerberus Collection: Returning Stolen Heritage
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Twenty years ago, a massive federal sting operation called Operation Cerberus Action uncovered over 100,000 stolen Indigenous artifacts—worth hundreds of thousands of dollars in undercover buys and recorded over hundreds of hours of illicit activity. Now, the Natural History Museum of Utah and the BLM are tackling the monumental task of cataloging, preserving, and returning these culturally vital items to their rightful tribal nations. Some artifacts, like leather shoes and jewelry, are astonishingly well-preserved—almost new—which raises questions about their care and underscores their sacred significance. The process involves meticulous documentation, careful packing, and hand-delivered transfers to institutions near their original sites. Recently honored with an Award for Excellence in Curation, the project aims to fully house and protect this historic collection within five years, ensuring Indigenous heritage is studied and revered for generations. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/511ed1941e5cdc54
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