In what law enforcement agents are calling the biggest artifact seizure and forfeiture case in Alaska, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agents seized bone and ivory, lip and nose jewelry, stone points and more from Wells' home in Bridgeport. The 155 artifacts will now become part of an exhibit to help prevent further vandalizing and theft of cultural and historical resources in Alaska. It is illegal for anyone to dig or disturb artifacts on Federal Land, n Tuttle said.
Artifacts are precious clues to our past.
Most of them are delicate from age, and should only be moved by a trained archeologist, N U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service archeologist, Debra Corbett said. In a cooperative effort between the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Aleut Corporation, the forfeited items will become part of an educational, portable exhibit available to tour Alaska. Although it's a shame that they were removed from the island, I'm glad that we will be able to share them with all Alaskans through a portable exhibit.