Amendments tighten anti fraud arts and crafts law at Zuni show
Zuni silversmith Tony Eriacho warns buyers as revised Indian Arts and Crafts Act broadens federal enforcement to NPS BIA and CBP officers. The act links penalties to item value and aims to curb fake Native goods while organizers stress clearer origin labeling and stronger prosecutions.
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Buying Tips for American Indian Arts and Crafts
The New Mexico Attorney General and the Interior Department advise buyers to choose reputable dealers, obtain written authenticity, secure a detailed receipt with price maker and tribal affiliation, learn materials and indicators of quality, and be wary of unusually low prices. Real handmade pieces may be costly and warrant questions about the item and maker.
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Jewelry Materials in Indian Style Accessories
An overview of materials found in American Indian and Indian style jewelry. Natural materials include stones untouched by color enhancement, while stabilized materials use resins or dyes to improve softness. Manmade materials include lab grown stones and block plastic composites. Sterling silver or 925 is 92.5-percent silver. Nickel silver contains no silver. Cabs and inserts are premade settings that may hold real or plastic materials.
Memorial notices for Wesley J Howe and Dorothy K King
Obituaries for Wesley J Howe who died August 29 2010 in Albuquerque and Dorothy K King who died September 14 2010 detail funeral plans survivors and memorial contributions. Wesley Howe was born 1930 in Beatrice Nebraska and retired as vice president of Sugar Creek Packing Co. Dorothy King previously taught high school English and was active with First United Methodist Church and the Retired Teachers Association.
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