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 start

In this section, learn about how to embark on repatriation research so that you conduct a comprehensive scan of all possible research material.

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Repatriation research: Where to look

Conducting repatriation research will require you to look far and wide to ensure that nothing is missed.

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.