[Jewelry making - Article 00379] - Re: [Orchid] Identifying Native American Artists

[Gerry]

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    Wendy, I am not the expert in this, but living in Arizona I am very
    familiar with the problem of identifying authentic Native American
    made jewelry.  From the 1970's to 1990's I knew at least 5 people who
    were not Native Americans that made lots of jewelry that looked
    Native American.  They sold this jewelry through stores in New York
    City, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.  They would often buy Native
    American jewelry in New Mexico to mix in with their own jewelry at
    these stores. I would look to the antique dealers directories to find
    sources of identification of Native American made jewelry prior to
    1970.  Jewelry made after 1970 can usually be traced as the jeweler
    is probably still alive.  I would go to Tribal sources to find out
    what is available in source directories.  You could start at the
    state Chambers of Commerce and go from there. 

Gerry Galarneau
G+LW Gem Mall 1 -14 Feb, 2003 Booth 111
www.galarneausgems.com
ggwcr AT cox.net

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