American Indian artifact prices are usually based on age,condition,authenticity,craftmanship,and rarity of the piece.Provenance is also a criteria.I've personally collected artifacts and researched them since I was was a "youngin",over forty years.My collection came almost entirely as surface finds from our family farm.I myself have never bought,sold or even as much traded a piece,but others do.An authentic collection DOES have value,how much?A knowledgeable buyer will determine that.IF your thinking about "lending'' to a museum -get the proper assurance it IS a loan situation.I don't want to discredit any museum,if someone leaves for any reason make sure your artifacts don't get ''lost''.There are a number of sites and forums you can visit other than ebay that wil give you a better understanding on what you actually have.Tnet is a good place to start.
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