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The arbitrary Indian : the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990  Cover Image Book Book

The arbitrary Indian : the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990

Summary: American Indian sovereignty, Indian self-identification, "authenticity" of Indian art, suppression of free expression, personal versus cultural rights - all of these issues and more are raised by the controversial Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990. In this provocative book, Gail K. Sheffield provides an in-depth analysis of the act, revealing its historical, legal, and social implications and exposing its fundamental flaws.

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  • ISBN: 0806129697
  • ISBN: 9780806129693
  • Physical Description: print
    viii, 223 pages ; 23 cm
  • Publisher: Norman : University of Oklahoma Press, ©1997.

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-213) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: The making of the Act -- Legal context and sovereignty -- Federal and state recognition -- The identity question -- "Real" Indians -- Civil statute (25 U.S.C. Criminal statute (18 U.S.C. Federal acknowledgment procedure (25 C.F.R. Final regulations to implement the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990.
Subject: United States.
Indian arts Law and legislation
Indian handicraft industries Law and legislation
Indians of North America Legal status, laws, etc
Art Forgeries United States
Art Forgeries
Indian arts Law and legislation
Indians of North America Legal status, laws, etc
United States

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  • 2 of 2 copies available at Northwest Indian College.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lummi Library KF 8219.2 .A328 1990 A73 1997 241900 Stacks Available -
Lummi Library KF 8219.2 .A328 1990 A73 1997 250749 Stacks Available -

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