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I am not sure that I understand.  I ask with respect, cure my ignorance.  Replicas are just copies not the real thing as long as they are not sold as real show me where the problem is.  What am I missing here?  Thanks in advance "LOM"

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Quote from: nighthawk on June 26, 2008, 09:28:45 PM
Maybe I am missing something, but I don't see how being a "Cherokee" would be helpful in making plains headdresses, or decorating bison skulls.

It doesn't help, but most are sold as replicas not authentic. Also, does use Indian Artisans Machinque Peshewa (Shawnee) makes the shields. They belong to the IACA. http://www.iaca.com/?pageid=27  So to me just looking at the site, they seem to be following the rules.

Let me try this again the phone interrupted me six times when I was attempting to formulate this post. UGH  I was not cognizant of the intellectual property concept  makes sense now especially when compared to a families Coat of Arms or a Tartan.  Little bit different than a replica war club or arrow point.  Thanks "LOM"

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The only thing that came to mind when I read it was the copy of Quanah Parker daughter's wedding dress. I think this would belong the the family and I know some are still alive and well. As you say about another thing I would think they would need family permissiion. But the site doesn't say anything about that.  I can't remember if this site has come up before or another like it in the UK, I will check. But I think the other was in London.

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They have clubs and powwows all over Europe.  There are several threads about the same I check tomorrow. Earth just put up one from Denmark http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vhXBFhk-W4&feature=email

Don't know if these people are legit or not; haven't done enough research. However, they do have a link to IACA.

QuoteLINKS TO OTHER
NATIVE AMERICAN SITES

note: we only link to Educational, Spiritual and Historical Links

               
Indian Arts and Crafts Association
A guide to assist buyers/collectors locate reliable sources of authentic
Native American arts & crafts

Native Peoples Magazine

How to Buy Authentic Native American Jewelry

Index of Native American Resources on the Internet

ArtNatAm  Native American Artists
Indian Traders

Native Online

Longhouse Marketplace for Native American Indian Baskets & other items

Native Art Network

Native-American.com

Blue Raven Co.

Animal Energies
     
Oriental Rug Repair Co.
Quality Repair of Navajo and Oriental Rugs       

   
 

NATIVE ARTS TRADING
"Finella Lodge"
Drumtochty,
by Auchenblae, Aberdeenshire AB30 1TR
Scotland
Tel: +44 (0)1561 320914
E-mail: cochise@nativeartstrading.com


MEMBERS OF IACA (Indian Arts & Crafts Association)

http://www.nativeartstrading.com/Links.htm



Maybe some of our members in Europe might be able to help us out with this. Looks like the contact is in Scotland. Anyone from there or England or Ireland might know something about this organization.