VOICED : Mascaras sagradas vuelven a sus tribus

Over 20 sacred masks are being returned to their native tribes after being auctioned in Paris. The Annenberg Foundation purchased these masks, valued at over half a million dollars, to return them to the indigenous communities. These masks hold religious significance and are considered living beings by the tribes. Despite legal attempts by Survival International to halt the auction, the French court dismissed the case. Most masks belong to the Opi tribe in Arizona, marking a significant cultural restoration for the Amerindian communities.

What was the main reason for the protest against the auction in Paris?

• The masks were too expensive.

• The masks were not authentic.

• The masks were considered sacred by indigenous tribes.

• The auction was held in a foreign country.

How much did the Annenberg Foundation pay to acquire the masks?

• More than half a million dollars

• Exactly $500,000

• More than $1 million

• Less than $100,000

What was the outcome of Survival International's legal action?

• The masks were returned immediately.

• The legal action was dismissed by French justice.

• The auction was postponed.

• The masks were sold to another bidder.

Which tribe do most of the masks belong to?

• Navajo

• Cherokee

• Opi

• Apache

What is the significance of the masks' return to the Opi tribe?

• It increases their financial wealth.

• It restores part of their cultural heritage.

• It allows them to sell the masks again.

• It helps them gain international recognition.