Zendaya faces backlash for wearing ancient Iranian jewellery at Odyssey event
Summary
Zendaya wore ancient Iranian earrings dating back to 700 BC during a promotional event for the film "Odyssey," which has caused criticism from archaeologists and historians. They argue that using these culturally important and possibly looted artefacts as fashion accessories disrespects Iran’s heritage and ignores the spiritual significance of the items.Key Facts
- Zendaya wore earrings made from Iranian artefacts from around 700 BC at a film event in London.
- The earrings come from the Ziwiye hoard, a collection of ancient objects found in northwestern Iran in the 1940s.
- The hoard was looted, with pieces sold in antique markets outside Iran in the 1960s.
- Archaeologists and historians say using such artefacts as jewellery disrespects their cultural and spiritual importance.
- The earrings were bought by Barron London gallery, which says it follows legal rules and tracks provenance (the history of ownership).
- Critics say the use of these artefacts for fashion “hijacks” Iran’s cultural contributions and strips the objects of meaning.
- The issue links to broader debates about western museums holding looted artefacts from around the world.
- Zendaya’s representatives and stylist have been contacted for comment but have not publicly responded yet.
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