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Sacred Objects Protocol

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Guidelines established to handle and care for sacred or culturally sensitive objects in collections with the appropriate respect. Such a protocol might detail who is allowed to view or touch an object, ceremonies or rituals that should accompany its display or movement, terminology to use in cataloging, and steps for consultation with the source community. The goal is to honor the spiritual significance of the object rather than treating it as a mere artifact.

Source: UNESCO, Hague Convention, UNIDROIT, ICOM

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Sacred Objects Protocol

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