Carol,
A number of us have been trained to appraise artifacts and sites under ARPA.
Because that kind of appraisal is designed to fit into a legal argument, it
migyht be your best approach.
John Dendy
Dynamac Corporation
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Carol McDavid [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2001 4:22 PM
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> Subject: query re appraisals
>
> Apologies for crossposting -- this message is going to members of both the
> historical archaeology and public history listservs.
>
> I am consulting with a community organization which has asked me to ask
> you
> the following question:
>
> Does anyone on this list know of anyone who would be qualified to appraise
> the *monetary* value of archaeological objects which are archaeologically
> and historically significant, but possibly not significant in terms that
> would be recognized by traditional and/or commercial (e.g, "Antiques
> Roadshow" etc.) collectors? By this I mean that it is primarily the
> artifact
> *contexts* (spatial, social, and historical) which have enabled the
> objects
> themselves to be interpreted properly, and thus to be important in
> archaeological and historical terms.
>
> I know this query touches on issues surrounding commodification,
> collecting,
> etc., that are disturbing to many archaeologists, historians, and other
> stewards of the past -- but I assure you it is in aid of a Good Cause!! It
> is aimed at helping to create a new interpretive center at an archaeogical
> site which is of significant academic and public importance. In order for
> this to happen, ownership of the site and its artifacts must be
> transferred -- hence the need for accurate, sensitive, and responsible
> appraisals by experienced professionals.
>
> Please respond off-list if you know of a person or persons who might have
> done this sort of appraisal before. If you need to know more, please
> communicate with me directly.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Carol McDavid
>
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