Perspectives and insights on Sámi Culture
Repatriation refers to the return of cultural heritage to its country of origin, its rightful owners, or their descendants. The Sámi collection held by the National Museum of Finland has begun its journey home to Sápmi, returning to the place where its heritage rightfully belongs.
Mäccmõš, maccâm, máhccan – homecoming – exhibition texts
Repatriation refers to the return of cultural heritage to its country of origin, its rightful owners, or their descendants. In 2022, the National Museum of Finland repatriated its Sámi collections to Sápmi, placing them in the care of the Sámi Museum Siida. The collection comprises approximately 2,200 objects dating from the 1830s to the 1990s. This internationally significant repatriation was celebrated i nthe exhibition Mäccmõš, maccâm, máhccan – Homecoming. The exhibition texts explore themes of repatriation, cultural heritage, and Sámi cultures.
Videos
Inker-Anni Linkola, daughter of Martti Linkola, Curator of Ethnology at the Finnish Heritage Agency, talks about her father’s work in documenting and preserving Sámi culture. Duration: 6 minutes 30 seconds.
Artist Outi Pieski and researcher Eeva-Kristiina Harlin discuss the ládjogahpir, a traditional horn-shaped headdress worn by Sámi women from the 1750s to the early 1900s. They also discuss a project aimed at reviving this unique cultural garment. Duration: 6 minutes 40 seconds.
Sami Laiti talks about Sámi handicrafts and traditional craft practices. Duration: 4 minutes 40 seconds.