Ancient Egyptian skulls withdrawn from UK auction after backlash
The auction was scheduled to take place on May 18, but now the collection of the African human remains has been removed from the auction site.
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The auction was scheduled to take place on May 18, but now the collection of the African human remains has been removed from the auction site.
MP says trade in remains is ‘gross violation of human dignity’, as skulls from Pitt Rivers collection removed
Auctoneers are selling 18 ancient Egyptian skulls from the famed Pitt Rivers collections for $250 each. Experts are calling for a review of the law.
Auctioneers say each Egyptian skull is expected to be sold for between £200 and £300
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