Paris court ruled to allow an auction of dozens of Native American tribal masks considered sacred and stolen by the Hopi tribe.

Hopi Artifacts to be sold


Do you feel this ruling is correct, even considering that they could have been stolen, or removed under colonial duress?

Does private ownership negate the Hopi claim that the items are considered sacred by them?

Should a consideration of the impact of a ruling on museums be a factor?

Is there a double standard in play here?