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Provenance research

Provenance research is an essential part of any successful repatriation to ensure that kōiwi tangata and taonga are rightfully returned to the correct source community. Learn where to look for information, how to build a collector profile, and what you need to do to verify and confirm your findings.

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    Repatriation research: Provenance research

    Provenance research is an essential part of museological practice, and even more so when it comes to repatriation, whether of kōiwi tangata (human remains) or taonga (objects).

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    Repatriation research: Where to next

    Ensuring that research information is correct is vital to any successful repatriation. In this guide, learn about the due diligence that is required when carrying out repatriation research.