Nepal Heritage Recovery Campaign
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An international effort to restitute stolen gods & preserve tangible heritage in Nepal. Reach out to us: nhrcampaign@protonmail.com.
This successful repatriation marks a critical step in Nepal’s ongoing efforts to recover and protect its cultural heritage. (12/12)
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March 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
This successful repatriation marks a critical step in Nepal’s ongoing efforts to recover and protect its cultural heritage. (12/12)
#lostartsofnepal #stolenimagesofnepal
#lostartsofnepal #stolenimagesofnepal
This successful repatriation marks a critical step in Nepal’s ongoing efforts to recover and protect its cultural heritage. (12/12)
March 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
This successful repatriation marks a critical step in Nepal’s ongoing efforts to recover and protect its cultural heritage. (12/12)
President of the Keshchandra Mahavihar Conservation Society. Special thanks to Lost Arts of Nepal for their unwavering efforts in tracking heritage artifacts lost from Nepal across museums, auction houses, and private collections. (11/12)
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March 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
President of the Keshchandra Mahavihar Conservation Society. Special thanks to Lost Arts of Nepal for their unwavering efforts in tracking heritage artifacts lost from Nepal across museums, auction houses, and private collections. (11/12)
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investigative support was provided by Sanjay Adhikari of the Nepal Heritage Recovery Campaign, Sarita Subedi of the Department of Archaeology under Nepal’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Civil Aviation, and Pragya Ratna Shakya, (10/12)
March 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
investigative support was provided by Sanjay Adhikari of the Nepal Heritage Recovery Campaign, Sarita Subedi of the Department of Archaeology under Nepal’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Civil Aviation, and Pragya Ratna Shakya, (10/12)
along with District Attorney Investigators Josellina Nardulli and John Paul Labbat, played key roles. Special Agents Robert Fromkin, Christopher Rommeney, and Brenton Easter from Homeland Security Investigations also contributed significantly to the effort. In addition, (9/12)
March 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
along with District Attorney Investigators Josellina Nardulli and John Paul Labbat, played key roles. Special Agents Robert Fromkin, Christopher Rommeney, and Brenton Easter from Homeland Security Investigations also contributed significantly to the effort. In addition, (9/12)
Chief of the Antiquities Trafficking Unit and Senior Trial Counsel, with the support of Assistant District Attorneys Christine DiDomenico and James Edwards-Lebair. Investigative Analysts Hilary Chassé and Charlotte Looram, (8/12)
March 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Chief of the Antiquities Trafficking Unit and Senior Trial Counsel, with the support of Assistant District Attorneys Christine DiDomenico and James Edwards-Lebair. Investigative Analysts Hilary Chassé and Charlotte Looram, (8/12)
advisors of the Nepal Heritage Recovery Campaign, Vijay Kumar and Dr. Erin Thompson, provided crucial guidance throughout the process. The investigation that led to these returns was spearheaded by Assistant District Attorney Matthew Bogdanos, (7/12)
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March 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
advisors of the Nepal Heritage Recovery Campaign, Vijay Kumar and Dr. Erin Thompson, provided crucial guidance throughout the process. The investigation that led to these returns was spearheaded by Assistant District Attorney Matthew Bogdanos, (7/12)
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Executive Director and Co-founder of the Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust; Stephen Traux Eckerd; Saraswati Rashmi Shakya; Anil Tuladhar; Dr. Bibhakar Sundar Shakya; Nipuna Shrestha; and Ganapati Lal Shrestha. Additionally, (6/12)
March 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Executive Director and Co-founder of the Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust; Stephen Traux Eckerd; Saraswati Rashmi Shakya; Anil Tuladhar; Dr. Bibhakar Sundar Shakya; Nipuna Shrestha; and Ganapati Lal Shrestha. Additionally, (6/12)
under the leadership of then-President Captain Chandra Bahadur Shakya and then-Secretary the late Swosti Ratna Shakya, also made significant contributions.Key support was also extended by Erich Theophile, (5/12)
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March 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
under the leadership of then-President Captain Chandra Bahadur Shakya and then-Secretary the late Swosti Ratna Shakya, also made significant contributions.Key support was also extended by Erich Theophile, (5/12)
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Crucial evidence for the recovery of a Paubha from Navin Kumar’s private collection was supplied by Chiniya Tamrakar, taken in 1978 AD, whose photograph proved instrumental in the process. The Itumbaha Sudhar Samiti, (4/12)
March 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Crucial evidence for the recovery of a Paubha from Navin Kumar’s private collection was supplied by Chiniya Tamrakar, taken in 1978 AD, whose photograph proved instrumental in the process. The Itumbaha Sudhar Samiti, (4/12)
Consul General of Nepal in New York, played a pivotal role in facilitating the return of these artefacts. Newa Guthi, USA, provided financial support and served as a key bridge in ensuring the artefacts’ safe repatriation. (3/12)
March 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Consul General of Nepal in New York, played a pivotal role in facilitating the return of these artefacts. Newa Guthi, USA, provided financial support and served as a key bridge in ensuring the artefacts’ safe repatriation. (3/12)
three paubhas were from the Navin Kumar’s collection and the Muchalinda Buddha from the Art Institute of Chicago. This significant repatriation was made possible through the collective efforts of several individuals and organizations. Chakra Kumar Subedi, (2/12)
March 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
three paubhas were from the Navin Kumar’s collection and the Muchalinda Buddha from the Art Institute of Chicago. This significant repatriation was made possible through the collective efforts of several individuals and organizations. Chakra Kumar Subedi, (2/12)
Devotees eagerly await their return, longing to restore them to their rightful places of worship.
Currently, Muchalinda Buddha is on our way back home.
#ArtInstituteofChicago #DepartmentofArchaeology #stolenimages (4/4)
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Currently, Muchalinda Buddha is on our way back home.
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March 16, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Devotees eagerly await their return, longing to restore them to their rightful places of worship.
Currently, Muchalinda Buddha is on our way back home.
#ArtInstituteofChicago #DepartmentofArchaeology #stolenimages (4/4)
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Currently, Muchalinda Buddha is on our way back home.
#ArtInstituteofChicago #DepartmentofArchaeology #stolenimages (4/4)
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They include the Dancing Bhairava, Goddess Tara, Garuda, Sridhara Vishnu, and Amoghapasha Lokeshwara. Currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, these sacred objects were once enshrined in temples and shrines in Nepal. (3/4)
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March 16, 2025 at 4:59 AM
They include the Dancing Bhairava, Goddess Tara, Garuda, Sridhara Vishnu, and Amoghapasha Lokeshwara. Currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, these sacred objects were once enshrined in temples and shrines in Nepal. (3/4)
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While Nepal’s Department of Archaeology has submitted a formal request for the repatriation of the Taleju Bhawani Necklace, and another five artefacts are still undergoing 'provenance research' for return. (2/4)
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March 16, 2025 at 4:59 AM
While Nepal’s Department of Archaeology has submitted a formal request for the repatriation of the Taleju Bhawani Necklace, and another five artefacts are still undergoing 'provenance research' for return. (2/4)
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..the Department of Archaeology, the District Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, the Embassy of Nepal (USA), and museums worldwide. A moment of pride for Nepal and a victory for our cultural heritage! (4/4) #nhrcampaign #lostartsofnepal #DepartmentofArchaeology #stolenimages
March 5, 2025 at 6:56 AM
..the Department of Archaeology, the District Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, the Embassy of Nepal (USA), and museums worldwide. A moment of pride for Nepal and a victory for our cultural heritage! (4/4) #nhrcampaign #lostartsofnepal #DepartmentofArchaeology #stolenimages
In addition, the Muchalinda Buddha from Guita Baha has been returned from the #ArtInstituteofChicago. This monumental repatriation—one of the largest in Nepal’s history—was made possible through the relentless efforts of Lost Arts of Nepal, heritage advocates,.. (3/4)
March 5, 2025 at 6:56 AM
In addition, the Muchalinda Buddha from Guita Baha has been returned from the #ArtInstituteofChicago. This monumental repatriation—one of the largest in Nepal’s history—was made possible through the relentless efforts of Lost Arts of Nepal, heritage advocates,.. (3/4)
..Crowned Buddha, Andha-Nashishwara, White Tara, Bal Krishna, Jambhala, Vishnu with Garuda and Kurma, Padmapani, and more. Notably, three paubha paintings from Itum Baha, once held in the collection of #SubashKapoor, have been recovered. (2/4) #HeritageRepatriation
March 5, 2025 at 6:56 AM
..Crowned Buddha, Andha-Nashishwara, White Tara, Bal Krishna, Jambhala, Vishnu with Garuda and Kurma, Padmapani, and more. Notably, three paubha paintings from Itum Baha, once held in the collection of #SubashKapoor, have been recovered. (2/4) #HeritageRepatriation
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International Conference on Recovery of Cultural Heritage 2025 (Announcement and Open Call) - NHRC
Call for Abstracts and Submissions Background: The removal of cultural heritage from original, consecrated sites, often through theft or deception, has long been a global concern. While some transfers...
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We welcome participation & presentations from diverse fields, including activism, scholarship, journalism, archiving, government administration, museum administration, policing, international agencies, community groups, media and curators. (4/5)
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We welcome participation & presentations from diverse fields, including activism, scholarship, journalism, archiving, government administration, museum administration, policing, international agencies, community groups, media and curators. (4/5)
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