FBI Director Kash Patel just handed over a treasure trove of stolen Papua artifacts to Indonesia—symbolic stone axes once wielded by Dani and Asmat tribes, now returned to President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta. This landmark repatriation, forged through joint FBI-Indonesia efforts, underscores a rising global partnership to reclaim cultural heritage. These weren’t just relics—they were generational status symbols, now restored to their homeland and set to grace Indonesia’s National Museum. It’s part of a broader U.S. push to dismantle black-market trafficking, as seen in the recent return of Buddhist sculptures. This cooperation isn’t just about artifacts—it’s about reclaiming cultural sovereignty, one stolen piece at a time.

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