Over 80 Archaeological pieces are stolen from the Andean Museum, no Chile

Andean Museum/Claro Vial Foundation, North Coast Peru, Chimu culture, necklace in gold. Photo: IPHAN.

were stolen, on 05 of June, various assets from the collection of the Andino Museum/Fundación Claro Vial, located in the commune of Buin, no Chile. Are about 80 parts, which include body adornments and ritual elements from various pre-Columbian cultural traditions, as Tiwanaku, Chimu, Moche, Chiriqui, Quimabya, Tolima, Sica-Lambaieque and others. The alert was reported by the Organization … Read more

New information on stolen cultural assets from Alagoas

Sabre - dagger style. Material: metal, hem with metal appliqués. belonged: Marechal Floriano Peixoto. Photo: Historical and Geographical Institute of Alagoas.

They were stolen in the early hours of the day 9 of May, several assets that make up the collection of the Historical and Geographical Institute of Alagoas, comprising about 60 pieces from the Floriano Peixoto collections, Jonas Montenegro, Barão de Rio Branco and others. Images of the stolen parts are available here.. Refers to an item group that includes medals, … Read more

Peruvian Embassy warns of historic documents stolen from the country

Peruvian Embassy warns of historic documents stolen from the country. Photo: IPHAN.

Iphan warns dealers about the origin of parts they intend to purchase, avoiding getting the stolen items. The Embassy of Peru in Brazil issued a warning about the theft of cultural goods belonging to that country. According to the document, the following items were stolen and put up for sale on the internet: I – register of mines … Read more

D'Angelos Auction, in Peru

D'Angelos Auction, in Peru. Photo: IPHAN.

The goods were offered for sale on the Internet. The list includes letters and certificates from the 19th century, plus an 18th century collection book. The Embassy of Peru in Brazil issued a warning about the theft of cultural goods belonging to that country. According to the document, The following items were stolen and placed … Read more

54 metal parts are stolen from the mansion "Casa 6" in Pelotas (RS)

Metal parts are stolen from the mansion "Casa 6" in Pelotas (RS). Photo: IPHAN.

Stolen pieces decorate the railing of the staircase and the front porch of the site. The National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (IPHAN) received through the process 01512.000627/2021-96, news of the theft of assets from a building that is part of the listed complex in Pelotas (RS). In total, were stolen 54 metal parts that make up the … Read more