New York - Discover the Outer Boroughs

Everyone is aware of a city called New York, everyone has seen 'Big Apple' at least as it appears on photographs, but not everyone has yet taken some time to explore some areas of NYC that in fact host majority of population of greater city as well as a wide range of attractions. The 'Outer Boroughs' of New York City are virtually free of high-rise buildings such as 'skyscrapers' and generally are not place were you'll find 'big corporation' headquarters, but you can be sure that in 'Outer Boroughs' you'll have plenty of chances to discover that not-always-unveiled part of New York were 'real thing' is happening. The 'Outer Boroughs' are also homeplace of a full range of galleries, museums, entertainment opportunities and much much more. In particular very few tourists visit places such as Coney Island or Staten Islands, even if above mentioned are often described or mentioned in songs, novels etc.. and yet many still believe that Harlem is a dangerous squallid place filled with perpetual racial tensions where only interesting thing to see is Apollo Theater. In particular Staten Island (take a look at it from South Street Seaport in Manhattan) -...guess waht it is an island- is green, wide and full of interesting places that surely deserve a visit; we feel like suggesting Richmond in S.I., a small historic village that takes you back to 'old times' of colonialism and independence where people in costumes will surely help you to feel more like you would have quite some years ago. In Staten Islands you''l also find some museums, including a weird museum dedicated to italian national hero Garibaldi and to Meucci. S.I. is also place where to have a walk in natural reserve, or a stroll by sea, or simply enjoy same feel that old time dutchmen and then englishmen use to experience when they choosed this interesting spot as place where to build their houses. If your time is limited and/or you do not wish to visit island you can opt for Staten Island Ferry that frequently leaves Port Authority in Lower Manhattan heading to Staten Island. The S.I. Ferry is an extremely good choice for everyone who wants to take a ride across sea (even better at sunset) where

Authenticity of Eskimo Inuit Art & Native Indian Art

Both Inuit Eskimo art and Native American art have gained international recognition as valuable art forms over past few decades. However, rising popularity of both Inuit Eskimo art and Native American art has resulted in increased proliferation of imitations and mass-produced reproductions of original Native arts. Some obvious fakes are made in Asia from molds where finished pieces are forms of plastic, resin or ceramic.

Other fakes are actually made of cast stone simulating actual Inuit Eskimo art carvings and wood for imitation Native American carvings. These fakes, which are harder to distinguish from authentic artwork, are often hand carved reproductions of an original piece of artwork. Workshops have illegally reproduced hundreds of copies without artisan’s permission. The counterfeiting companies would then attach some type of tag that claims fake pieces were influenced by aboriginal artisans and even background information on Native designs used in artwork. Some even go as far as adding in Inuit syllabics on bottom of fake Inuit Eskimo art carvings.

These are very deceptive tactics on their part since they give consumers impression that imitations are authentic and income producing for aboriginal communities.

Fakes and imitations have lowered image of authentic Inuit Eskimo art and Native American art. Sales of genuine aboriginal artwork have declined which in turn have deprived aboriginal artisans of income. The argument against these claims is that not every consumer can afford to buy authentic Inuit Eskimo art or Native American art so souvenir level reproductions legitimately meet this part of market. The imitations, which are usually low priced, enable students visiting Canada for example, to bring home a Canadian souvenir without breaking their travel budget. This claim would have more support from Native communities if aboriginal artisans were paid a fair royalty as income for each imitation and reproduction piece sold. However, this is seldom case since most of time, no royalties are paid at all.