How Nepal's gods lose their place, identity and meaning

For almost three years, a researcher has worked quietly on the repatriation and restitution of Nepal's heritage. The effort has proved challenging, but it has also revealed realities that deserve discussion.

At the center of that reflection is the theft of Nepal's gods, history, art and heritage as a whole. The researcher argues that these losses raise questions about how cultural objects can lose their place, identity and meaning when separated from their country and communities.