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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2002

The Federal Trade Commission is continuing its investigation into fake Alaska Native arts and crafts.

The probe was spurred by a $46,000 public awareness campaign the FTC launched in conjunction with the Alaska State Council on the Arts and the Department of the Interior's Indian Arts and Crafts Board. A few tips came in and are under review, according to the Associated Press.

Get the Story:
FTC probes counterfeiting of Native art (AP 11/4)

Relevant Links:
The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (currently inactive) - http://www.doi.gov/iacb

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