Think art fairs have problems with buy/sell and imposters exhibiting? Look at this information from the 31st Annual Antique Indian Art Show (seems like that name should be Indian Antique, right?):
Federal Seizures of Indian Art Puts Damper on Indian Market "While there was talk about the beauty and rarity of some items, the buzz was all about the federal crackdown on the trafficking of relics in the Four Corners region, an area rich in prehistoric archaeological sites and artifacts. A two-year undercover investigation became public in June, with raids on homes and businesses throughout the region. More than 20 people were arrested and indicted on allegations of taking the goods illegally. Twenty-five people face felony charges—two of them have committed suicide," says the Denver Post. Wow! It seems "collectors" have been excavating, and buying and selling art that is illegally obtained. This is a very interesting look at the artifact business.
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