What Is "Authentic"? Is There a Law That Protects Me?

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What Is "Authentic"? Is There a Law That Protects Me?

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The Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (P. L. 101-644) prohibits misrepresentation of Indian arts and crafts within the United States. It covers all arts and crafts produced after 1935 and is a truth-in-advertising law. Under the act, "Indian" is defined as a person who 1.) is an enrolled member of a State or Federally recognized tribe, or 2.) has been certified as an Indian artisan by a governing body of an Indian tribe. For a copy of the law, write or call the Indian Arts and Crafts Board, Department of the Interior, MS 4004, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-3773