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Luba's Mask

Archaeological Property · Season 1 · Episode 2
This episode takes us on a journey to the heart of the Congo, where the Luba mask was born—a unique work of art acquired by Belgium during the colonial era. Today, the museum displays the mask as a symbol, while Congolese people see it as evidence of the plundering of their memory and history. Through this conflict, the documentary reveals a growing debate surrounding the ownership of cultural heritage.

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Season
1
Episode
2
Air Date
29/Sep/2025
Air Time
Runtime
45 min

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This episode takes us on a journey to the heart of the Congo, where the Luba mask was born—a unique work of art acquired by Belgium during the colonial era. Today, the museum displays the mask as a symbol, while Congolese people see it as evidence of the plundering of their memory and history. Through this conflict, the documentary reveals a growing debate surrounding the ownership of cultural heritage.

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