Editor
Ogden , SherelynDate Printed
2004Publication Subjects
Antiquities Collection and preservation
Books
Indians Antiquities Collection and preservation
Indians Antiquities Collection and preservation North America
Indians Material culture
Indians Material culture North America
Indians of North America
Indians of North America Antiquities Collection and preservation
Indians of North America Material culture
Indians, North American
Iwi taketake
Museum conservation methods
Museum conservation methods North America
Museum techniques
Museum techniques North America
Museums
Museums North America
North America
United States
United States Antiquities Collection and preservation
museums (institutions)Call No.
970.00497 OGDISBN
9780873515054, 0873515056Notes
Table of Contents
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part 1. Cultural Considerations of Preservation
Introduction to Part 1
1. Why Should American Indian Cultural Objects Be Preserved?
Sven Haakanson Jr. (Alutiiq-Sugpiaq)
2. Handling Considerations: One Person's Story
Joan Celeste Thomas (Kiowa)
3. The Voice of the Museum: Developing Displays
Pollyanna Nordstrand (Hopi)
4. Display in a Proper and Respectful Way
Interview with Laine Thom (Shoshone/Goshiute/Paiute)
5. What About Sacred Objects?
Alyce Sadongei (Kiowa/Tohono O'Odham)
Part 2. General Preservation Considerations
Introduction to Part 2
6. The Causes of Deterioration and Preventive Care
Sherelyn Ogden
7. How Should Cultural Items Be Stored?
Sherelyn Ogden
8. Handling Suggestions
Sherelyn Ogden
9. Housekeeping
Marjorie Waheneke (Confederated Umatilla Tribes) and Sherelyn Ogden
10. The Issue of Pesticide Contamination on American Indian Cultural Items
Nancy Odegaard
11. How Should Cultural Items Be Used for Display?
Sherelyn Ogden
12. Registration Methods and Everyday Business
Faith Bad Bear (Crow/Sioux) and Brian M. Kraft
Part 3. Specific Preservation Considerations
Introduction to Part 3
13. Skin and Skin Products
Paul S. Storch
14. Quills, Horn, Hair, Feathers, Claws, and Baleen
Paul S. Storch
15. Shell
Paul S. Storch
16. Bone, Antler, Ivory, and Teeth
Paul S. Storch
17. Glass Beads
Ann Frisina
18. Textiles
Ann Frisina
19. Metals and Alloys
Thomas J. Braun
20. Wood and Birch Bark
Thomas J. Braun
21. Ceramics
Thomas J. Braun
22. Stone
Thomas J. Braun
23. Plastics and Modern Materials
Paul S. Storch
24. Paper
Sherelyn Ogden
25. Plant Materials
Ann Frisina
26. Audiotapes and Videotapes
Thomas J. Braun
27. Framed Items
Thomas J. Braun
Closing
Epilogue: The Value of Preserving the Past: A Personal Journey
Nokomis Paiz (Anishinabe/Ojibwe)
Appendix 1. Recommendations for Applying Accession Numbers to Museum Items
Gina Nicole Delfino
Appendix 2. Storage Furniture (Wardrobes, Cabinets, Shelves, Drawers): A Brief Review
Sherelyn Ogden
Appendix 3. General Procedures for Freezing Museum Collections
Nancy Odegaard
Appendix 4. Vendors of Preservation Supplies
Appendix 5. Sources of Help
Glossary
Bibliography
Contributors
Index