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Artifact Identification
To avoid conflicts of interest, S'edav Va'aki Museum staff members are not able to authenticate or appraise objects.
The best way to have an object authenticated or appraised is to hire a professional appraiser. To locate an appraiser, contact a professional appraisal association such as one of the following:
If you are seeking basic information about an object from central Arizona, Museum staff may be able to point you to educational resources about similar types of objects. Museum staff are available by email or appointment only. Staff are not able to meet with walk-ins.
Thank you for your understanding!