CLEAN : Native Americans oppose French auction of sacred artefacts

The video discusses the importance of sacred masks to American Indian tribes, emphasizing that these masks are not art objects but are integral to traditional and healing ceremonies. The speaker expresses concerns about the legality and ethics of selling these masks and calls for a dialogue between the tribes and sellers to address these issues. The aim is to understand the origins of the masks and explore possibilities for their repatriation, highlighting the need for respect and understanding of their sacred nature.

What is the primary reason the speaker is attending the sale?

• To observe the sale and retrieve sacred masks

• To sell masks to the highest bidder

• To learn about traditional ceremonies

• To purchase art objects for decoration

Why does the speaker believe the masks should not be sold?

• They are sacred and meant for ceremonies

• They are too expensive

• They are illegal to own

• They are not in good condition

What does the speaker suggest about the legality of the masks?

• They are irrelevant to the discussion

• They are definitely illegal

• Their legality is uncertain

• They are definitely legal

What action does the speaker propose regarding the sale?

• To sell the masks to museums

• To auction the masks online

• To suspend the sale for dialogue

• To increase the price of the masks

What is the speaker's view on the buyers' understanding of the masks' significance?

• Buyers are well-informed about the masks

• Buyers are only interested in the masks' value

• Buyers are unaware of the masks' sacredness

• Buyers are indifferent to the masks' history