The ongoing quest to return Nepal's looted cultural heritage

Smith, E. (2022) The ongoing quest to return Nepal's looted cultural heritage. Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, 23(2), pp. 264-271. (doi: 10.1353/gia.2022.0039)

Abstract

Nepal's living cultural heritage is under continuous threat from looting, theft, and trafficking. As a result, many of its cultural objects have ended up in foreign private and public collections. Now, activists both from within and outside of Nepal are collectively demanding their return. Contested cultural objects should always be repatriated to their rightful owners when claimed, but those possessing these contested cultural objects should also proactively seek other ways to work towards restorative justice.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Smith, Dr Emiline
• Authors: Smith, E.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Sociology Anthropology and Applied Social Sciences
• Journal Name: Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
• Publisher: Georgetown University
• ISSN: 1526-0054
• ISSN (Online): 2471-8831
• Published Online: 01 November 2022
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2022 Walsh School of Foreign Service
• First Published: First published in Georgetown Journal of International Affairs 23(2):264-271
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher