Stolen Spirits Returned: South Africa Sends Back Sacred Artifacts

South Africa has returned looted human remains and a sacred national symbol to Zimbabwe. The handover happened on Tuesday, April 14. The items included ancestral remains and a centuries-old stone carving. The carving is of the Zimbabwe bird, a sacred national emblem. This act is part of ongoing efforts to return cultural artifacts taken during the colonial era. Many such items are held in museums and private collections outside their countries of origin. The return aims to help heal historical wounds. It allows Zimbabwe to reclaim an important piece of its cultural heritage.