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Galleries are increasingly showcasing indigenous and marginalised art, Ms Puri said, though more support is needed for students and emerging artists.

The charcoal is used by indigenous households as a fuel source.

A proposed road to the remote area was last year rejected by the Biden administration, which raised concerns about the negative impact on indigenous communities, wildlife and the environment.

There are oral history accounts of inhumane punishment of parents who taught their children indigenous languages, he said.

In the foreground, an indigenous woman carrying a baby in her arms and a basket on her back, accompanied by a young boy and his dogs, traverses the rocky terrain.