How to remove dragon priest masks from a follower’s inventory

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I was moving my house in Skyrim had my follower (Vilkas) pick up my things so I could fast travel.

At the new house I attempted to take them back, but it refused to allow me to take any of the dragon priest masks from his inventory. I was forced to kill him to reclaim them. Is there another way to get the masks back that doesnt result in his death? Is this a problem for all followers?

I play on a console, so system commands are not helpful.

Best Answer

Tell him to wait there then go to 10 other towns, come back and voilà, he will give them to you.