GreenThumbNZ
GreenThumbNZ t1_j4dv4r5 wrote
Reply to comment by David_the_Wanderer in ‘When something like this comes up where we’re both excited, but also that sorrowful that we lost so much.’ — A Māori tribe in New Zealand is calling for the return of treasured artefacts listed for sale by the auction house Sotheby’s by marketrent
He also begged that he take it. Beggers can't be choosers they say!
GreenThumbNZ t1_j4dfqqf wrote
Reply to comment by David_the_Wanderer in ‘When something like this comes up where we’re both excited, but also that sorrowful that we lost so much.’ — A Māori tribe in New Zealand is calling for the return of treasured artefacts listed for sale by the auction house Sotheby’s by marketrent
So your telling me something gifted in 1886 that came with the condition that it stays in the family was told throughout generations to ensure that's the case... I think that's something that's been tacked on to try lay claim to something.
GreenThumbNZ t1_j4d4om3 wrote
Reply to comment by IDontTrustGod in ‘When something like this comes up where we’re both excited, but also that sorrowful that we lost so much.’ — A Māori tribe in New Zealand is calling for the return of treasured artefacts listed for sale by the auction house Sotheby’s by marketrent
The fact this one was gifted to someone and not plundered I don't think they really have a case at all.
GreenThumbNZ t1_j4h9qwy wrote
Reply to comment by PhiloBlackCardinal in ‘When something like this comes up where we’re both excited, but also that sorrowful that we lost so much.’ — A Māori tribe in New Zealand is calling for the return of treasured artefacts listed for sale by the auction house Sotheby’s by marketrent
Was still a gift. Not looted so your point is moot