Which one is authentic Indian made art?
WHAT YOU SHOULD LOOK FOR
Materials: Metals
- Silver should be marked sterling or .95 (though this symbol is rarely used in the U.S.)
- Gold should be marked 14k, 18k, gold-filled or otherwise indelibly stamped with the metal content.
Stone or other Raw Materials
- Written disclosure as to the raw components of your purchase should be included on your receipt or certificate.
Stone Material Content, or Plastic?
- Is it natural, treated, or stabilized?
Crafts
- Furs, feathers, plastic or glass beads, cast components, ect. may be used to express an artist's innovation or artistic works. Are any feathers or animal parts from an endangered species?