The Consulate of Mexico in San Francisco reported that, as a result of its efforts, it was possible to recover various objects of pre-Hispanic origin, which were located in the San Francisco Bay.
Through a statement, the consulate explained that these archaeological pieces that will return to Mexico are mostly modeled, smoothed and polished clay artifacts, from the Mexican Central Highlands and date from the Postclassic period ?900 to 1521 AD. C.?.
The government of Mexico considered that these anthropomorphic clay objects are archaeological monuments owned by the Mexican nation as defined in the Federal Law on Archaeological, Artistic and Historical Monuments and Zones.
During the delivery ceremony by Messrs. Susan and Melanie Gunn, commissioned by John and Sandra Gunn, the Consul General of Mexico in San Francisco, Remedios Gómez Arnau, thanked the return of the objects and reiterated the importance of respecting the heritage national culture.
In turn, Arnau stressed that these artifacts must remain in Mexico for their study, conservation and dissemination.
Finally, the Mexican authorities stated that the repatriation of these pieces underscores the importance of the voluntary restitution to Mexico of patrimonial assets that are outside national territory.
From 2018, until March of this year, the Mexican government has recovered more than 11,500 pieces, which have been stolen or illegally trafficked from the country, according to the head of the Mexican Ministry of Culture, Alejandra Frausto, made which marked a historic milestone.
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