The New York Times has published a balanced piece about threats against African Art that have only increased since archaeologists have sought to ban the trade. The article asks whether all the emphasis on protecting “context” really help preserve the artifacts themselves or their study and appreciation. One nit: the 1970 UNESCO Convention in itself did not ban the trade.
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