Nepal Heritage Recovery Campaign

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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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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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)

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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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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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)

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)

On March 30, 2025, the Department of Archaeology held a press conference to announce the return of 21 artefacts; 15 were previously part of Subash Kapoor’s collection, (1/12) #RecoveryofHeritage #HeritageRepatriation

Devotees eagerly await their return, longing to restore them to their rightful places of worship.

Currently, Muchalinda Buddha is on our way back home.
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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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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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Our Deities Residing Abroad—When Will You Return?

The Art Institute of Chicago has returned two of the eight identified artifacts: the Chaturmukhi Shivalinga and Muchalinda Buddha. However, six others remain abroad, awaiting their return to Nepal. (1/4)
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Deadline today, March 10, 2025! #ICRCH2025

stone sculpture of the Buddha Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda

Great news - the Art Institute of Chicago today announced it will return this gorgeous 11/12th century sculpture of the Buddha in meditation, sheltered by the serpent king Muchalinda, to Nepal!

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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

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

Historic Homecoming!

In one of Nepal’s most significant heritage repatriations, tens of sacred Devi-Devta (artefacts and deities) have finally returned home. Among them are the Terracotta Bhairava Mask, Kirti-mukha, Amitayus Buddha, Kali, Tara.. (1/4) #RecoveryofHeritage

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...

Read more themes and contexts at bit.ly/icrch2025 (5/5)

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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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The Conference will bring together heritage activists, scholars, government officials, international agency experts, and museum administrators, curators and collectors keen to join the discussion. (3/5)

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The Nepal Heritage Recovery Campaign, in collaboration with the Government of Nepal’s Department of Archaeology is organising the ‘International Conference on Recovery of Cultural Heritage’ in 16-18 June 2025. (2/5)

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DEADLINE EXTENDED until MARCH 10

We invite presentations from diverse fields, including activism, journalism, archiving, and more!
Submit a 300-word abstract on any relevant theme by March 10 to nhrcampaign@gmail.com (1/5)

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...

We invite presentations from diverse fields, including activism, journalism, archiving, and more! Read more themes and contexts at bit.ly/icrch2025

Submit a 300-word abstract on any relevant theme by March 1, 2025 to nhrcampaign@gmail.com. (4/4)
#RecoveryofHeritage

We welcome participation & presentations from diverse fields, including activism, scholarship, journalism, archiving, government administration, museum administration, policing, international agencies, community groups, media and curators. (3/4)
#GlobalRestitutionCampaign