Sacred Pottery Stolen From SAU

The Caddo Indian pottery stolen from a storeroom at Southern Arkansas University is considered sacred by members of the tribe, part of an important burial tradition.

"They put these vessels in the ground with a person so they have something to eat and drink on the way (to the afterlife)," said Bobby Gonzalez, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act coordinator for Caddo Nation in Binger, Okla. "It's a long way to get there. They've been doing it since the beginning of time for the Caddo."

The intact bowls and bottles - crafted centuries ago by the Caddo - were discovered stolen earlier this month. They were awaiting return to members of the tribe. Full Story

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