We at Tribal America and beyond, wish to draw attention to the sale of Native American Scalps on ebay, and other burial items such as burial moccassins etc, items taken from the graves of our people.We demand this is put to an end.
ebay clearly states; Humans, the human body, or any human body parts are not permitted on eBay. Items that contain human hair (such as lockets) as well as skulls and skeletons that are used for medical purposes may be listed on eBay. eBay does not permit the sale of Native American skulls, bones or other Native American grave-related items, as the sale of such items may violate federal law.
Also:
Artifacts, Grave-Related Items, and First Nations\' Crafts
Artifacts, cave formations (speleothems, stalactites, and stalagmites), grave-related items and any object made or reworked by humans and associated with historic or prehistoric cultures that are protected under federal laws are not permitted on eBay.
Please follow the general guidelines in the
The emails I am receiving reveal how widespread this practice truly is. We are compiling our formal evidence to hold their enforcement teams accountable.
Reached 100 supporters
January 22, 2008
6 Comments
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Suzanne Sheldon
10 years ago
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I think it's discuting that they sell American Indian scalps those are human beings.
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David Garcia
18 years ago
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cant believe this is actually happening in 2015. completely wrong.
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Jessica Vargas
18 years ago
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so sick. my heart breaks for the families who have to see this stuff online. take it down now.
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Brenda Mansour
18 years ago
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those belong in the ground not in a box being sold to the highest bidder. have some decency.
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Mike Abadi
18 years ago
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EBAY NEEDS TO WAKE UP AND STOP THESE LISTINGS IMMEDIATELY. SHOW SOME RESPECT FOR THE DEAD.
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Sarah Chavez
18 years ago
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This is just evil. How are they allowed to keep these items up for sale? It is basically grave robbing.
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We at Tribal America and beyond, wish to draw attention to the sale of Native American Scalps on ebay, and other burial items such as burial moccassins etc, items taken from the graves of our people.We demand this is put to an end.
ebay clearly states; Humans, the human body, or any human body parts are not permitted on eBay. Items that contain human hair (such as lockets) as well as skulls and skeletons that are used for medical purposes may be listed on eBay. eBay does not permit the sale of Native American skulls, bones or other Native American grave-related items, as the sale of such items may violate federal law.
Also:
Artifacts, Grave-Related Items, and First Nations\' Crafts
Artifacts, cave formations (speleothems, stalactites, and stalagmites), grave-related items and any object made or reworked by humans and associated with historic or prehistoric cultures that are protected under federal laws are not permitted on eBay.
Please follow the general guidelines in the
The emails I am receiving reveal how widespread this practice truly is. We are compiling our formal evidence to hold their enforcement teams accountable.
Reached 100 supporters
January 22, 2008
6 Comments
S
Suzanne Sheldon
10 years ago
Featured
I think it's discuting that they sell American Indian scalps those are human beings.
D
David Garcia
18 years ago
Featured
cant believe this is actually happening in 2015. completely wrong.
J
Jessica Vargas
18 years ago
Featured
so sick. my heart breaks for the families who have to see this stuff online. take it down now.
B
Brenda Mansour
18 years ago
Featured
those belong in the ground not in a box being sold to the highest bidder. have some decency.
M
Mike Abadi
18 years ago
Featured
EBAY NEEDS TO WAKE UP AND STOP THESE LISTINGS IMMEDIATELY. SHOW SOME RESPECT FOR THE DEAD.
S
Sarah Chavez
18 years ago
Featured
This is just evil. How are they allowed to keep these items up for sale? It is basically grave robbing.
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I think it's discuting that they sell American Indian scalps those are human beings.