On Thu, 19 Oct 1995, Adrienne DeArmas wrote:

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> repatriated were NOT stolen by grave robbers. However, NAGPRA requires you to
> produce receipt of legal tender if purchased. There are no allowances for
> trade.
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We are all getting tired and frazzeled right now...but,

 I have had much cause to read & re-read the NAGPRA law & draft regs.
There is no mention of producing a receipt of legal tender.  No examples
of documentation 'proof' are given in the law/regs.  The claimant must
present proof the Museum does NOT own the item, then the Museum has a
chance to respond.  No standard is set for documentation proof by either
side.  We don't really know yet what "evidence standing alone" "support a
finding the museum does not have a right of possession" means.  Cool
head, main thing!

(a receipt of legal tender could be a receipt for buying stolen property)




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