A UK auction house recently decided not to sell a human skull that was set to be auctioned off after a strong reaction from people in India. This skull is believed to belong to the Naga tribe, an indigenous group from northeastern India, specifically the state of Nagaland.

A Troubling Artifact from the Past

The skull, which dates back to the 19th century, is a grim reminder of colonial times when human remains were often taken as trophies. Many of these artifacts ended up in museums a...