My Dad gave me some old stuff from his attick. Inside one box was an old "black Sambo" wooden puppet. It is one of those things that I am not sure I should keep because of the stereotype. Ideas?
2006-08-14 10:29:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Definitely keep it. It is historical and has meaning, even if you do not agree with it's symbolism. Should we throw away everything that is of a past idea that we do not relate with? Just put your beliefs aside and enjoy it as a historical find, it doesn't reflect your values, but we cant erase the past.
2006-08-14 10:38:27 · answer #1 · answered by Toma 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it may be worth $100 or so; depending on condition;
it is a historical artifact and you could keep it as a collectible and use it to help teach your children the reality and the rottenness of racism; or you could sell it and give the money back to your dad as a gesture of appreciation-and surely there is much to be appreciative about ones parent-
2006-08-14 17:42:43 · answer #2 · answered by cryllie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's up to you. Many people would like that relic as a "museum piece" or a taste of history. It's not as bad as, say, a Nazi swastika. You might keep it as a memento to your Dad or his family.
If you feel you can't keep it, sell it on Ebay, or give it to a toy museum or African-American museum. Ferris State University in Michigan has such a museum:
http://www.ferris.edu/news/jimcrow/
2006-08-14 17:36:25 · answer #3 · answered by MNL_1221 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might actually be a collectors item now. This may serve as a reminder of unenlightened times but it is also part of the history of that time.
2006-08-14 17:37:22 · answer #4 · answered by keepergary 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's too sweet. I don't think it's too bad since all of the old Warner Brothers cartoons can still be had.
2006-08-14 17:35:02 · answer #5 · answered by Pappa Poopy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well...if ur dad kept it in his attick why dont you do the same?
2006-08-14 17:38:12 · answer #6 · answered by mary B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you I would keep it.It might be a lot of money.Try and price it some were.
2006-08-14 17:36:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just don't put out on the lawn. seriously, keep in safe place. it may be worth something.
2006-08-14 17:35:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd keep it...first cause your dad gave it to you...second it may be worth something.....third you can pass it down to your children
2006-08-14 17:35:07 · answer #9 · answered by drakezilla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sell it on e bay
2006-08-14 17:35:43 · answer #10 · answered by tyler_durden_project 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋