Native American

[graciecollects]

I was just informed that I can not say Native American in the title for the Native American jewelry I am selling 

as it is discrimination!

Native Americans are proud of the exquisite hand detailed jewelry their people have produced. I have collected it for years. It is in no way derogatory to describe it as such. I think eBay is totally wrong with this policy. 

It may be time to look to other sites to sell this jewelry where it can be properly described.

What are we susposed to describe it as? Indigenous American Jewelry?

[joliztoyco]

Makes about as much sense as many of Ebay's idiotic policies. 

[bonjourami]

"Which makes ZERO sense because gift shops in the Mackinaw City/Mackinac Island tourist meccas sell beautiful pieces of Native American jewelry. Which is in Northern Michigan.
Hardly the "southwest"....."

Well sorry it makes zero sense to you, but we were talking about Ebay,not NA jewelry sold in Northern Michigan.Southwestern seems to be the term that Ebay accepts for describing NA style jewelry.

[luckythewinner]

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@graciecollects wrote:

I think eBay is totally wrong with this policy. 

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You mean the policy that appears to be an effort to help sellers comply with federal law and to avoid being subject to civil or criminal penalties up to a $250,000 fine or a 5-year prison term, or both for a first-time offense? 

Listing for Native American arts, crafts, and jewelry must follow all government regulations.

Under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act, any item described as Alaska Native, American Indian, or Native American must be made by an enrolled member of a state or federally recognized tribe or by someone certified as an Indian artisan by a recognized Indian tribe

Non-Native American items in the style of Native American art or crafts must be listed in the Non-Native American category.

[farmalljr]

A few thing are disturbing to me about this.

1 The quick manner to scream "discrimination". I have no idea what is discriminatory about protecting a category of items to ensure they are ACTUALLY what they are claimed to be. Native American art has been FAKED and claimed falsely for so long, and with such regularity, that LAW was need to stop people from STEALING from the Native American people. That isn't discrimination, that is protecting a minority class from thieves. If you can't grasp that concept, then get a clue.

2 Some people think this rule (and probably the LAW this rule spins from) are stupid. Really? Is faking being a military vet acceptable to these people too? A real vet can prove their service with a DD214. Do these same people think it's ok to lie about other things too? No big deal about intentionally or unintentionally misleading buyers? The OP has a couple of pieces for sale, that I can tell are not really NA made. They may have bought them from a NA person and may have bought them on tribal ground, but that doesn't MEAN they were actually hand made by a NA person. 

Personally I think attempting to profit from lies is disgusting. It shows a lack of a moral compass and a lack of compassion for other people.  eBay has clear rules on this subject. It's completely in line with the LAW that protects NA arts and crafts. If it's too confusing, then perhaps its time to sell something else. 

[couturehomecollection]

With all due respect, I disagree vehemently. That is simply one of the biggest whoppers I have heard in some time. You must not shop for Native American items frequently like I do. This is one of the most overused terms in jewelry, antique, and collectibles auctions. Ebay is rife with fake Native American goods that are labeled as such. Native American jewelry is one of my favorite searches. 

[kh-stanley1]

Hi everyone,

Due to the age of this thread, it has been closed to further replies. Please feel free to start a new thread HERE if you wish to continue to discuss this topic.

Thank you for understanding.