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    25 Peruvian cultural treasures returned to the government of Peru [Image 4 of 4]

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    The image shows three pre-Columbian ceramic artifacts displayed on a draped gray fabric background, photographed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The items appear to be archaeological objects likely recovered as part of a cultural property investigation or repatriation effort. The artifacts represent distinct styles consistent with ancient Mesoamerican or South American cultures.

    WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

    10.21.2014

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    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement           

    Four separate investigations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) led to the seizure of several looted Peruvian artifacts smuggled into the United States during the last several years. The artifacts were returned Wednesday to the Peruvian consuls during simultaneous repatriation ceremonies in San Antonio, Denver and Boston. Items returned included two Colonial-era Cusco paintings, a funerary vessel from 100-1532 A.D., a Chancay statue from 1200-1450 A.D., a Lambayeque-style vessel from 800-1300 A.D., and Incan artifacts looted from ancient Peruvian graves.

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    Date Taken: 10.21.2014
    Date Posted: 10.22.2014 13:44
    Photo ID: 1624480
    VIRIN: 141022-H-RR456-001
    Resolution: 5472x3648
    Size: 6.75 MB
    Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US
    Hometown: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US

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