Two Historical Masks of Aakash Bhairav Returned to Dolakha Community
Summary
Two historical masks of Aakash Bhairav stolen three decades ago and taken to American museums have been returned to their community in Dolakha and handed over at the National Museum in Kathmandu.
Key Points
- Two historic masks of Aakash Bhairav stolen about 30 years ago have been returned to Dolakha community.
- The masks were held at the Dallas Museum of Art and Rubin Museum of Art in the USA.
- The return process was driven by evidence collection and coordination involving Nepalese and American authorities.
- The masks were handed over to the Dolakha community at a ceremony after conservation at the National Museum, Kathmandu.
