Ditmar/Gayle on tue 3 nov 98
I've not had indian artifact experiences......however other laws about
predatory birds have scared the hell out of me !!!
Years ago, a friend and I saw a fresh road kill owl.....we saw the car in
front of us hit the bird.
Artist types that we are, the body was picked up and with respect
dismembered. We both worked with found objects, and the wings and feathers
were exactly what we needed for personal use and some mixed media pieces.
Most of the body and remains were ceremonially buried at the site of the
bird death.
!!!!!!!!! 6 months later I found out that what we had in our possession
was from a protected bird and punishable by a $5000 fine etc. YIKES !!!!
Thank goodness the projects weren't finished, and we reburied the remains
we had left.
Very often innocent mistakes are made...........
However, once you know ...........there is no excuse. Make people aware...
From Alohaland, Ditmar.
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