"Buy Authentic Indian and Alaska Native Art," next to painting, "Summertime Blues" by E. Hoosier.

Indian Arts and Crafts Board

A special message from Secretary Debra Haaland in support of Indian artists and authentic Indian art follows.

**The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB) Commissioners and staff are deeply aware of the challenges facing Indian artists in the current economic climate. We will continue to post information about relevant assistance on the Resources for Indian Artists webpage and through our Facebook page and diligently provide venues to promote authentic Indian art and artists. Buy American – Buy Authentic Indian art and craftwork.

Buying a treasure from Indian Country supports Indian artists and communities at this critical time, and enriches our lives.**

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The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB) promotes the economic development of federally recognized American Indians and Alaska Natives (Indians) through the expansion of the Indian arts and crafts market.

A woven Teec Nos Pos rug by Lavern Van Winkle, Navajo

Resources for Indian Artists

The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB) Commissioners and staff are deeply aware of the challenges facing Indian artists in the current economic climate, and we will be posting information about relevant assistance on this webpage as soon as it becomes available.

Painting entitled "Statehood Indians" by Benjamin Harjo Jr., Seminole/Shawnee

Painting entitled "Statehood Indians," Benjamin Harjo Jr., Seminole/Shawnee

IACB Source Directory

Craftsmanship, Authenticity, Quality, Value. As part of its program to promote Native American art and craftwork, the IACB created a convenient Source Directory of some 400 Native American owned and operated businesses to assist customers with selecting authentic Indian art and craftwork from across the nation.

Artist who falsely claimed Native American heritage sentenced for violations of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act

Painting entitled "Comanche Eagle Feather Dancer" by Rance Hood, Comanche

Report A Potential Violation

While the beauty, quality, and collectability of authentic Indian arts and crafts make each piece a unique reflection of our American heritage, it is important that buyers be aware that fraudulent Indian arts and crafts compete daily with authentic Indian arts and crafts in the nationwide marketplace.

Indian Arts and Crafts Board

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Resources for Indian Artists

IACB Source Directory

Artist who falsely claimed Native American heritage sentenced for violations of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act

Report A Potential Violation

Washington Family Pleads Guilty to Indian and Arts and Crafts Act Violations

Dan Vallo to be Featured in a Special Exhibition at the Southern Plains Indian Museum

Houston Area Man Sentenced for Selling, Mailing Counterfeit Native American Goods

Two Western Washington artists plead guilty to illegally misrepresenting their work as “Indian Produced”