CLEAN : Paris auction of sacred Hopi

The transcript discusses the deep spiritual significance of certain objects to the Hopi people, emphasizing that they are not merely art but living entities with spirits. It draws a parallel to the Jewish reverence for the Torah, highlighting that such sacred items should not be sold or displayed in museums. The speaker hopes for the return of these items to the Hopi, stressing their cultural and spiritual importance.

How do the Hopi people perceive their artifacts?

• As mere objects of art

• As historical relics

• As living entities with spirits

• As decorative items

What comparison does the speaker make to explain the significance of Hopi artifacts?

• They are similar to the Jewish Torah

• They are akin to Egyptian mummies

• They are like Roman architecture

• They are like ancient Greek sculptures

Why does the speaker believe the Hopi artifacts should not be sold?

• They are considered living and sacred

• They are too expensive

• They are too fragile

• They are not valuable

What is the speaker's hope regarding the Hopi artifacts?

• That they will be displayed in more museums

• That they will be returned to the Hopi people

• That they will be sold to collectors

• That they will be preserved in archives

According to the speaker, where should the Hopi artifacts not be kept?

• In art galleries

• In museums

• In storage facilities

• In private collections