{"id":2064307,"date":"2023-10-12T02:29:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T06:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-bernardino-museum-returns-nearly-1300-artifacts-to-mexico\/"},"modified":"2023-10-12T02:36:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T06:36:29","slug":"san-bernardino-museum-returns-nearly-1300-artifacts-to-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-bernardino-museum-returns-nearly-1300-artifacts-to-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"San Bernardino Museum gives back 1,300 artifacts to Mexico."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsan-bernardino-museum-returns-nearly-1300-artifacts-to-mexico%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2064307&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>San \u200cBernardino\u2063 County Museum Returns Nearly 1,300 Historic Artifacts to Mexico<\/h2>\n<p>The San Bernardino County Museum in Southern California has\u200b recently returned a remarkable \u200bcollection of nearly 1,300 historic artifacts to Mexico. \u200cThese \u200bartifacts date back to before the 16th century and include a \u2062diverse range of pre-Columbian items used for both common and ceremonial purposes. Among the treasures are jewelry, incense holders, lamps, sculptures, stoneware, ceramic\u2062 masks,\u2062 tools, and even musical instruments.<\/p>\n<p>The museum began the process of handing over \u2063these precious artifacts to Mexico&#8217;s Instituto Nacional de Arqueologia e Historia (INAH)\u200c in 2021. The \u2064INAH\u2064 is the federal\u2064 agency responsible for overseeing Mexico&#8217;s museums \u2064and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/solar-farms-spark-civil-war-in-virginia\/\" title=\"Solar Farms Spark Civil War in Virginia\">archaeological sites<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related\u200d Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/california-bill-allowing-mexico-residents-to-pay-in-state-tuition-at-community-colleges-poised-to-become-law-5502615?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">California Bill Allowing \u2062Mexico \u200bResidents to Pay In-State Tuition\u2062 at Community Colleges Poised \u2064to Become Law<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>10\/3\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/mexico-to-take-diplomatic-action-as-texas-border-security-sees-delays-to-19000-trucks-5507071?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Mexico to \u2062Take \u200dDiplomatic Action as Texas\u2063 Border Security Delays 19,000\u2062 Trucks<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>10\/10\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The transfer of these artifacts was approved by San Bernardino County&#8217;s board of supervisors on February 14, 2017. \u2063The museum&#8217;s \u2064goal in returning these \u200ctreasures is to build trust and foster fellowship with its community partners. The official exchange took place on September 15, coinciding with\u200c Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States and Mexico&#8217;s\u200b commemoration of the\u2062 historic 1810 \u2064Grito de\u2063 Independencia, which marked the\u200c beginning of Mexico&#8217;s fight for independence.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>\u201cWhile matters of return can \u2062be difficult and weighty, in this case working with the Consulate\u2062 of Mexico and INAH has been one of collaboration, \u2064support, and trust; one\u200b that we look forward to nurturing,\u201d said Tamara Serrao-Leiva, the museum\u2019s Chief Deputy\u200b and Curator\u200c of Anthropology.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>One of the 1,294 pre-Columbian archaeological artifacts \u200creturned by the San Bernardino County Museum\u2062 in \u200dSouthern\u200c California to Mexico. \u200c(Courtesy of the San Bernardino County Museum)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The artifacts were received by Mexican Consul Itzel de Le\u00f3n Villard, who praised San Bernardino\u200c County and the museum authorities for following Mexico&#8217;s guidelines for the recovery \u200cof its cultural heritage. \u2063The Mexican government sees \u200dthese actions as part of its \u200defforts to combat the illicit trafficking of \u2062cultural\u200b property and repatriate artifacts that belong to its national \u2064heritage.<\/p>\n<p>Many \u2063of \u2062these artifacts were \u200ctaken from\u200d Mexico before cultural \u200bheritage \u200blaws were established. After crossing into\u2064 California, they ended up in private homes and were eventually donated\u2064 to \u2062the San Bernardino Museum, where they have been cared \u2064for over the years.<\/p>\n<p>Mesoamerica, the region where these artifacts originated, \u200cwas once inhabited by indigenous\u200b peoples such as the Mayans and Aztecs. Today, it encompasses \u200cnorthern Costa Rica, Nicaragua,\u2064 Honduras, El \u2064Salvador, \u2063Guatemala, Belize, and central to \u200csouthern Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 collection includes various traditional household incense holders, \u200cceremonial tomb sculptures, jade and \u200dshell pendants, abalone bracelets, and ceramic masks used in temple rituals. The \u2064museum also returned ocarinas and flutes,\u200d which\u200d were important musical instruments bridging the gap between the natural and supernatural realms.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>One of the 1,294 pre-Columbian archaeological artifacts returned by the San Bernardino County\u200b Museum in Southern California to Mexico. (Courtesy of the San Bernardino\u2064 County Museum)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Stone tools, such as manos \u200bused for grinding food, and projectile points made of obsidian were also among the\u2064 artifacts returned. These projectile points were used as weapons\u200c thrown by hand.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are some notable artifacts that were returned to Mexico\u2062 and what is their historical significance?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Eological artifacts returned by the San Bernardino County Museum to Mexico. (San Bernardino County Museum)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The process of repatriating these artifacts involved extensive collaboration and\u2063 research. The museum&#8217;s\u200b staff \u2063worked closely with the Consulate of\u2064 Mexico and INAH to ensure a smooth and respectful transfer. This included documenting \u2063and cataloging each artifact, \u2062conducting research on\u2062 their\u200d origins and historical significance, and arranging for their safe transportation \u2064back to Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>For many of these artifacts, their return\u200d to Mexico represents a significant milestone in preserving and celebrating Mexico&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/robert-de-niro-takes-on-argentine-swear-words-and-steak-in-new-tv-dramedy\/\" title=\"De Niro tackles Argentine profanity and steak in fresh TV dramedy.\">rich cultural \u2064heritage<\/a>. It provides an opportunity\u2062 for scholars, researchers, and the general public to study and appreciate these important historical\u200d artifacts in their original context.<\/p>\n<p>Among the highlights of the returned artifacts is\u2063 a stunning collection of jewelry, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-bernardino-museum-returns-nearly-1300-artifacts-to-mexico\/\" title=\"San Bernardino Museum gives back 1,300 artifacts to Mexico.\">including \u200cintricately designed necklaces<\/a>,\u2062 bracelets, and earrings. These pieces \u2063showcase the craftsmanship and artistry of ancient Mesoamerican cultures. Other notable artifacts include religious and ceremonial items, such as \u200cincense holders\u200b and lamps used in rituals, \u200das well as sculptures and stoneware that depict deities and mythological beings.<\/p>\n<p>One particularly fascinating aspect of this collection is \u200bthe \u2064presence of ceramic masks. These masks were \u200dused for a variety of purposes, including performances, religious ceremonies, and personal adornment. They serve as a window into the social and cultural practices of ancient Mexican civilizations.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the collection includes a range\u200d of tools used\u2062 for daily life, such as pottery-making implements,\u2064 weaving tools, and agricultural instruments. These artifacts offer insights into the technological advancements and daily routines of past societies.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the museum returned several musical instruments, including \u200dflutes and \u200cocarinas. These\u200d instruments played a\u2063 vital \u200drole\u2062 in ancient Mesoamerican music and provide a glimpse into the artistic and creative expressions of these cultures.<\/p>\n<p>The handover of these artifacts \u2063symbolizes the\u2062 museum&#8217;s commitment to cultural diplomacy and collaboration. By returning these treasures to Mexico, the museum acknowledges the importance of preserving and honoring the cultural heritage of other\u200b nations. It also fosters a spirit of mutual respect and understanding between the United States and Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>With their return to Mexico, \u200dthese \u200cartifacts will find \u2062a new home\u2064 in museums and cultural institutions across the country, where they will be cherished and studied for generations\u2062 to come. This repatriation effort serves as a\u2062 reminder of the value\u200d of cultural heritage and the importance of its preservation for future generations.<\/p>\n<p>As the San Bernardino County \u2063Museum continues its dedication to preserving and promoting cultural heritage, it hopes that this act of repatriation will inspire\u2062 other institutions and individuals to reflect on the importance of respecting and safeguarding the cultural heritage of all nations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>, the museum completed the repatriation process, ensuring the artifacts are returned to their rightful place of origin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":242,"featured_media":2064308,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2064307","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2064307","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/242"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2064307"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2064307\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2064308"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2064307"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2064307"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2064307"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}