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"Many antiquities were found because of anthropological interest by the collectors that was not shared by the "descendants" of that art's creators."

How sad...

...This is very true of many Native American artforms saved by the pale face.

This is very true of many Native American artforms saved by the pale face.

Is that a photo of "Iron Eyes" Cody? Before Cody famously shed a tear on the iconic anti-littering P.S.A., he was a longtime portrayer of Indian characters in film Westerns. He amassed a large collection of authentic Indian costumes, weapons, and other items over the course of his Hollywood career. He had a small side business renting out same to film productions as props. Before that, Cody had grown up in South Louisiana, the son of poor Italian immigrant shopkeepers. His life is an excellent example of how persons of one culture can act to preserve and honor the legacy of another culture. Multi-culti extremists would do well to take note of his remarkable life. God bless America!