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A Priceless Collection of African and Afro-Brazilian Artifacts Was Lost in Sunday’s Fire at Brazil’s National Museum
Brazil's National Museum engulfed in fire. Image courtesy of Tânia Rêgo and Agência Brasil

A Priceless Collection of African and Afro-Brazilian Artifacts Was Lost in Sunday’s Fire at Brazil’s National Museum

Among the destroyed pieces were hundreds of irreplaceable items that told the story of Brazil's rich African heritage.