Indiana University to Repatriate Sacred Objects to Hui Iwi Kuamo'o
January 31, 2026
January 31, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSFR) -- Indiana University intends to return sacred cultural items to Hui Iwi Kuamo'o. The decision follows a determination that the items are essential ceremonial objects needed by traditional religious leaders for present-day practice.
The artifacts consist of a ki'i akua and a lei niho palaoa. The university purchased the ki'i akua from Christie's of London in 1980. Historical data suggests Andrew Bloxam of the HMS Blonde originally acqu . . .
The artifacts consist of a ki'i akua and a lei niho palaoa. The university purchased the ki'i akua from Christie's of London in 1980. Historical data suggests Andrew Bloxam of the HMS Blonde originally acqu . . .