June 11, 2009 - Federal authorities indicted 24 people Wednesday on charges of selling, buying or exchanging archaeological artifacts stolen from Native American lands.
According to a news release from the Department of Justice, burial and ceremonial masks, decorated pottery and a buffalo-hide headdress are included.
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar is quoted as saying, "Let this case serve notice to anyone who is considering breaking these laws and trampling our nation's cultural heritage that the BLM [Bureau of Land Management], the Department of Justice and the federal government will track you down and bring you to justice,"
Salazar was in Salt Lake City, Utah, to announce the crackdown. Officials said the artifacts -- some stolen from grave sites -- were taken from the Four Corners area, where the state borders of Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico come together. The area has a rich history of Native American culture.
256 artifacts worth about $335,685 were recovered, in culmination of an investigation that lasted more than two years and included about 150 agents and an insider informer.
If convicted, those indicted face possible sentences of from one to 10 years in prison for violating the Archaeological Resources Protection Act and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation.
A tip of the tips hat to Khadijah Rentas, CNN
Showing posts with label Native American tribal art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Native American tribal art. Show all posts
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
A Zuni fetish sale - but not ours - Tribal Artery
Okay. Call us stupid.
We are about to tell you about a sale of Zuni fetishes by another site that could be consider a "competitor".
Although, we prefer to think of everyone who sells what we sell as collaborators. The more you and others come to appreciate the beauty and importance of tribal art of any kind, the better it is all for all of us.
So, a visit to ZuniSpirits will reveal a current sale of Zuni fetish carvings at very reasonable prices (not necessarily more reasonable than our prices, but nevertheless reasonable prices- you can compare prices by visiting our ZuniLink site too.)
Another reason we like to support Zuni Spirits is because they are faithful supporters of the Zuni people and Zuni carvers. We have many carver friends in common.
From our standpoint, it is more importnat that you add a Zuni fetish carving to your life than who you choose to get it from.
We are about to tell you about a sale of Zuni fetishes by another site that could be consider a "competitor".
Although, we prefer to think of everyone who sells what we sell as collaborators. The more you and others come to appreciate the beauty and importance of tribal art of any kind, the better it is all for all of us.
So, a visit to ZuniSpirits will reveal a current sale of Zuni fetish carvings at very reasonable prices (not necessarily more reasonable than our prices, but nevertheless reasonable prices- you can compare prices by visiting our ZuniLink site too.)
Another reason we like to support Zuni Spirits is because they are faithful supporters of the Zuni people and Zuni carvers. We have many carver friends in common.
From our standpoint, it is more importnat that you add a Zuni fetish carving to your life than who you choose to get it from.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Vintage Seminole doll collection in Seminole basket
We have long carried Seminole dolls on our web site at TribalWorks.com. Slowly that collection has wound down to a handful. All are fewer than 20 years old.
Recently, a collection of smaller, hand-made Seminole dolls came into our possession. The source we acquired them from, John Isaacs of Albuquerque, was unable to be precise about the dates of origin, but he felt they were rather old. We agree. Probably done in the 1980s. While not antique, that's a respectable age for this kind of object.
Actually, we should say, "these kinds" of objects, since there are seven of them. They range in size from 3" high to 8" high. The bonus is that they came into our house in a Seminole sweetgrass basket, with doll's head attached to the lid.
We acquired the set, a sort of seven sisters of the swamp, for our personal collection. Since almost everything we offer to other collectors was originally purchased for our collection, it would not be out of character to offer this charming sisterhood to another buyer.
We have priced the set at $325. But ask us about it if you are interested. We might have some wiggle room in there.
All the best of the holiday season to you and all those you love, from William Ernest Waites, Susanne Waites and our web site friends at ZuniLink, Native-JewelryLink and Native-PotteryLink.
Recently, a collection of smaller, hand-made Seminole dolls came into our possession. The source we acquired them from, John Isaacs of Albuquerque, was unable to be precise about the dates of origin, but he felt they were rather old. We agree. Probably done in the 1980s. While not antique, that's a respectable age for this kind of object.
Actually, we should say, "these kinds" of objects, since there are seven of them. They range in size from 3" high to 8" high. The bonus is that they came into our house in a Seminole sweetgrass basket, with doll's head attached to the lid.
We acquired the set, a sort of seven sisters of the swamp, for our personal collection. Since almost everything we offer to other collectors was originally purchased for our collection, it would not be out of character to offer this charming sisterhood to another buyer.
We have priced the set at $325. But ask us about it if you are interested. We might have some wiggle room in there.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
All the best of the holiday season to you and all those you love, from William Ernest Waites, Susanne Waites and our web site friends at ZuniLink, Native-JewelryLink and Native-PotteryLink.
May peace descend on your home and family with each setting sun.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
