Feb 27 β€’ 08:15 UTC πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Denmark Politiken

Rane Willerslev was "really irritated". Now there is news about the feather cape

The story of a rare Brazilian feather cape returned to Brazil from Denmark has developed into a transatlantic affair, especially involving Rane Willerslev, the director of the National Museum of Denmark, who expressed his frustration regarding the situation.

The rare TupinambΓ‘ feather cape, which had been in Denmark for over 335 years, became a subject of contention after its return to Brazil. This situation escalated into a transatlantic discussion, highlighting the complexities of cultural heritage and the responsibilities of museums in international contexts. The Cape's return was initiated in 2018 when Brazil's National Museum in Rio de Janeiro was devastated by a fire, prompting the Danish museum to donate the cape as a gesture to aid Brazil in rebuilding its cultural heritage. Over time, Rane Willerslev, the director of the National Museum in Copenhagen, expressed his frustration concerning the handling and implications of the donation. He stated he was "really irritated" by some of the circumstances surrounding the transfer. This outburst underlines the emotional and professional stakes involved in preserving cultural artifacts and their narratives. The case emphasizes the broader issues of repatriation and the ethical dimensions of cultural artifacts. It raises questions about who owns cultural history and the ongoing global dialogue about the return of cultural items to their places of origin, reflecting a growing international sentiment towards reparation and acknowledgment of historical grievances.

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