Hi Nikkie! As you've already covered NAGPRA, I suggest another point for refusal: What good do two unidentified skulls do for the Fort Morgan Museum? Of what historical and educational value are these two unidentified skulls? One way or the other . . . don't lose your head. <Bad, bad Jay!> Best wishes, sincerely, Jay Heuman Assistant Curator of Education Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art Utah State University in Logan www.artmuseum.usu.edu t 435-797-0165 >Oh Great and Knowledgeable Ones- >I had an offer this morning from an artist to give me two human skulls when >he is no longer able to create art and use them in his still lifes- ><SNIP> >Does anyone have any other suggestions or logical arguments I could use to >not accept these items- and did I mention he's bosom buds with two different >board members? >Nikkie "One head is enough, thank you" Cooper >Nikkie Cooper, Curator >Fort Morgan Museum >P.O. Box 184 >Fort Morgan, CO 80701 >970-867-6331 >[log in to unmask] ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).