Author Topic: Cherokee Names for sale on eBay  (Read 6383 times)

David Green

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David Green

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Re: Cherokee Names for sale on eBay
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2005, 02:18:55 am »
Here is the description of the "item"

DO YOU WANT AN INDIAN NAME like Spotted Eagle, Lightfoot, Bigfoot, Bigmeat, Walkingstick, Crazy Eyes, etc... Heres your Chance!!!!! SIYO, I am a member of the Cherokee people, or AniTsalagi. I was given my Indian name by a respected Indian Elder of our people. Like him, many respected elders has since passed on, but still lives in the ceremonies and customs of our people. This is the way of my people. It was told to me by my elders that, "we must preserve our was to remain Cherokee. We do this or our history will be forgotten." This auction is for one printed document. On the document, framable, you will find your new Indian name. Through a centuries old process I will select an Indian name for you, based on you! Once the lucky bidder wins this auction, simply send me a brief discription of yourself, be sure to include anything that is unusual about yourself, and your full legal name. I will then start the process of obtaining your new adult Indian name. Although this name can be and has been changed through history, it may very well be your adult Indian name for the duration of your life! This is a fun way to participate in a centuries old custom. All that I ask is that you Please take this serious. I understand that most do not understand the seriousness of many customs other than their own, but this is how we keep or traditions alive.......... Come be a part! ADD ME TO YOUR WATCH LIST AND MAKE THIS HAPPEN! THANK YOU! For those of you who may be concerned.... I am by no means claiming to be an authority over Cherokee Ceremonies. Although I am a participant in the ceremonies of my people. I do not consider myself a profiteer of cultural degradation, rather want to extend to non-Indians and mixed bloods alike, an opportunity to have an Indian name. Thank You, Wado!

G Morgan

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Re: Cherokee Names for sale on eBay
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2005, 03:26:33 am »
The seller goes by the name "teachus123"  see pic of him at...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1469&item=5568413223

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZteachus123
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Oh, BTW, he also sells tarot readings "handled with Tender Loving Care by me, a Cherokee Indian from North Carolina"

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=102522&item=5582532025&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

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Re: Cherokee Names for sale on eBay
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2005, 03:03:55 pm »
I know a well know educator who was "given" his new more culturally recognizable name from this site or one very like it.

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Re: Cherokee Names for sale on eBay
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2007, 03:58:55 am »
ebay has removed the post