Indian art: Fakes and frauds

In order to capitalize on the popularity of Native American-made arts and crafts, unscrupulous dealers and traders have flooded the market in Southwestern states, particularly with Navajo and Zuni knockoffs. Eleven years ago, Congress passed the American Indian Arts and Crafts Act to protect Native...

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Published in:State legislatures 2001-12, Vol.27 (10), p.28
Main Author: Kaufmann, L Jeanne
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Art markets
Craftsmen
Federal legislation
Fraud
Litigation
Native Americans
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Summary:In order to capitalize on the popularity of Native American-made arts and crafts, unscrupulous dealers and traders have flooded the market in Southwestern states, particularly with Navajo and Zuni knockoffs. Eleven years ago, Congress passed the American Indian Arts and Crafts Act to protect Native American artists. So far only two cases have gone to trial, although others are being investigated.
ISSN:0147-6041