Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990
Okay, kiddo, have you ever been to a store where they sell “Indian” things like jewelry, clothes, or art? It might seem cool and interesting, but did you know that some of those things might not actually be made by Native Americans?
The Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 is a law that says that if something is being sold as “Native American” or “Indian”, it has to be made by Native American people or tribes. This is because for a long time, people who weren’t Native American would copy or make fake versions of Native American art and crafts just to make money.
But this law helps protect real Native American artists and craftspeople, and makes sure that buyers know they are getting the real deal. The law also punishes people who lie about making the items themselves or lie about what tribe they are from just to make more money.
So, next time you see a cool Native American art or craft item, remember that it’s important to support real Native American artists and not fake imitations.
The Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 is a law that says that if something is being sold as “Native American” or “Indian”, it has to be made by Native American people or tribes. This is because for a long time, people who weren’t Native American would copy or make fake versions of Native American art and crafts just to make money.
But this law helps protect real Native American artists and craftspeople, and makes sure that buyers know they are getting the real deal. The law also punishes people who lie about making the items themselves or lie about what tribe they are from just to make more money.
So, next time you see a cool Native American art or craft item, remember that it’s important to support real Native American artists and not fake imitations.