Rapa Nui sculptor receives largest repatriation from Australian Museum in 143 years
Victor Pakomio, a Rapa Nui sculptor from Easter Island, held a wooden figure in a Sydney warehouse on Tuesday, reflecting on the history of his ancestors. The Australian Museum returned 17 human remains to Pakomio's delegation, marking the largest repatriation from the museum in 143 years. He described the pieces as holding power despite their imperfections.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 19:10 UTC
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