Algerian Roman Gorgon Mask
Algerian Roman Gorgon Mask

Year of Object(s) Creation: Unknown
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Provenience Nation: Algeria
Provenience Location: Algerianrevolutionin1996
Year Removed from Findspot: 1996

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Circumstance of Acquisition: Alleged looting
Nation: Algeria
Location: Private collector

Algerian Roman Gorgon Mask


Description:
Gorgon mask - Greek mythical creature

Case Status: Object(s) relinquished
Year Claim Initiated: 2011
Year Claim Resolved: 2014
Means of Resolution: Litigation

Complainant Name: Government
Complainant Nation: Algeria
Complainant Nation Economy: In Transition
Complainant Type: Public: Government

Respondent Name: Tunisian court
Respondent Nation: Tunisia
Respondent Nation Economy: In Transition
Respondent Type: Public: Institution

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Editor's Notes:
Interesting because the item is of Roman origin but returned to Algeria under the claim of cultural repatriation