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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Dr. Frank Waabu O'Brien U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.96 Clarity of Response 9.83 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 34.3 --Last 90 Days(hr) 8.1 Total Questions 134	Specialize in the extinct languages of Massachusett and Narragansett. Can answer general questions in most other areas, except genealogy-specific, pertaining to Indians of Southern New England (RI, MA, CT).
Richard Sutton U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.78 Clarity of Response 9.87 Politeness 9.91 Response Time(hr) 14.0 --Last 90 Days(hr) 16.4 Total Questions 386	As a direct reservation trader in all aspects of American Indian arts since 1985, I've answered questions regarding cultural property issues, origins of traditional crafts, materials and techniques, collecting, authenticity, symbols and, of course, repairs! We have operated a retail gallery since that time, bricks and mortar until 2007 and online since 1996 at www.kivatrading.com We are not "New Age" practitioners of adopted American Indian religious ceremonies or combined philosophies. If you are seeking such knowledge for spiritual reasons, we will only provide answers that address factual information on these subjects. Unless one is raised in a traditional, American Indian family with language, culture and religious belief intact, we don't believe that simply applying the trappings or cultural property of a given traditional group will give a non-Indian (Native if you prefer)any insight other than the academic.

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Dr. Frank Waabu O'Brien

U.S.

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Specialize in the extinct languages of Massachusett and Narragansett. Can answer general questions in most other areas, except genealogy-specific, pertaining to Indians of Southern New England (RI, MA, CT).

Richard Sutton

U.S.

Available

As a direct reservation trader in all aspects of American Indian arts since 1985, I've answered questions regarding cultural property issues, origins of traditional crafts, materials and techniques, collecting, authenticity, symbols and, of course, repairs! We have operated a retail gallery since that time, bricks and mortar until 2007 and online since 1996 at www.kivatrading.com We are not "New Age" practitioners of adopted American Indian religious ceremonies or combined philosophies. If you are seeking such knowledge for spiritual reasons, we will only provide answers that address factual information on these subjects. Unless one is raised in a traditional, American Indian family with language, culture and religious belief intact, we don't believe that simply applying the trappings or cultural property of a given traditional group will give a non-Indian (Native if you prefer)any insight other than the academic.

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Recent Answers

2012-05-21 Native American Artisan Mark:

Dear Amber I have read your question but I am afraid I am not the specialtst you need to talk to. May I suggest that perhaps you attend a local powwow and try to speak with a Navajo Native American

2012-05-09 Red tail hawk feathers:

I'm sorry, but I'm not familiar with the specifics of the Cherokee traditional religious beliefs to give you a single answer. I suggest you contact a cultural affairs officer of the Eastern Cherokee Nation

2012-05-07 Red tail hawks:

As far as the sighting itself, Red Tails are rap[idly becoming the ascendant species, having rebounded in numbers far beyond expectations. They are also well-equipped to share hunting grounds with people

2012-05-07 Warrior spirit and weaponry:

I have only heard little bits of this type of belief ascribed to a rifle owned by Geronimo, which was kept in his descended family for many years. I think that maybe the Lakota also see weapons as an extension

2012-05-06 Red tail hawks:

I agree, very unusual. Red Tails aren't the kind to hunt together except for their mates. Seven? Are you sure they weren't Turkey Vultures? The only thing I can imagine is that you were unknowingly standing