[meteorite-list] Re; Hunting Meteor Crater

[E.P. Grondine]

Hi all - 

As I understand it, Meteor Crater was taken from the Navaho people and given to Barringer by Teddy Roosevelt, who wanted its nickel steel for his expansion of US arms. If what I've read here on the list is correct, Barringer never was able to fulfill the requirements that were established in that taking. 

Now if Meteor Crater and the surrounding lands were ever returned to the Navaho people, I can guarantee you that the only people who would hunt meteorites there would be Navaho or allied peoples, and any meteorites found would not be sold simply for money. Ever.

good hunting, and my and the dancers thanks to Tom Tom,
E.P. Grondine
Man and Impact in the Americas