Why is it illegal to possess a human skeleton?

Question

Why is it illegal to possess a human skeleton?

Answer 1

It is illegal to possess a human skeleton or to transport human remains unless you have proper documentation citing the source of these materials.

This is to prevent grave robbing, "pot hunting," taking trophies during war, and (duh!) murder.  Skeletons that are in classrooms and laboratories are supposed to have papers that show their source.

Many older skeletons were obtained through nefarious methods - even those found in legitimate settings.  Under NAGPRA, any skeleton of Native American origin must be repatriated to the tribe of origin.

Most of the skeletons in our university laboratory were purchased from India.  This is legal, but morally questionable.  When a person dies in India, they are often placed in the Ganges River.  People of the"untouchable" caste then collect these bodies downstream and clean the bones for sale to Western universities.  We don't purchase these remains anymore, so our bones are in pretty bad shape.

Answer 2

I don't think it is- My brother has an old diplay skeleton that was in a university class- its real, mabey 50 years old...

Answer 3

Is it? I own mine.

So far.

Answer 4

i didnt know it was..

maybe because they may think you killed someone?

or had something to do with a killing?

Answer 5

Shoot I had better get the one in my closet out of here quick.

Answer 6

IT ISNT, YOU ARE WEARING ONE

Answer 7

What do you think is the first thing that comes to mind when you see a dead body in someones house? skeleton or not.

Answer 8

it is unless that person gave there body to science!

Answer 9

Well, where did you get it?  Did you kill someone?  Did you rob a grave?  Did you rob a morgue?  Can you think of a way to acquire a skeleton that doesn't require breaking some laws?

Answer 10

ofcourse not

Answer 11

I'm not sure why it's illegal, maybe it's more

moral standards and church religion that make

it hard to acquire one or two..If it was a relatives

I don't see the big deal, but it's a bit creepy and

raises suspicions to How and Where you got

it ?, not to mention Who it is ?.

Your not doing some type of Weird Necromancy

Rituals in the basement late at night are you.??