A letter from the United States Department of the Interior
Contact (202) 208-3773
Indian Arts and Crafts Board Introduces Toll-Free Number 1-888-278-3253
A truth-in advertising law, the Act prohibits misrepresentation in the marketing of Indian arts and crafts products within the United States. Under the Act, it is illegal to offer or display for sale, or sell, any art or craft product in a manner that falsely suggests it is Indian produced, an Indian product, or the product of a particular Indian or Indian Tribe or Indian arts and crafts organization, resident within the United States. Under the Act, Indian is defined as a member of a State or federally recognized Tribe or certified Indian artisan. The Act protects Native American artists and craftspeople, businesses, and Tribes, as well as consumers. It also protects the integrity of Native American cultural heritage and the economic livelihood of Tribes and their members.
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