Caring for American Indian objects : a practical and cultural guide / edited by Sherelyn Ogden.
Publication details: St. Paul : Minnesota Historical Society Press, c2004.Description: xiv, 258 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cmISBN:- 0873515056 (pbk. : alk. paper)
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- E77 .C28 2004
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-247) and index.
Why should American Indian cultural objects be preserved? -- Handling considerations : one person's story -- The voice of the museum : developing displays -- Display in a proper and respectful way -- What about sacred objects? -- The causes of deterioration and preventive care -- How should cultural items be stored? -- Handling suggestions -- Housekeeping -- The issue of pesticide contamination -- How should cultural items be used for display? -- Registration methods and everyday business -- Skin and skin products -- Quills, horn, hair, feathers, claws, and baleen -- Shell -- Bone, antler, ivory, and teeth -- Glass beads -- Textiles -- Metals and alloys -- Wood and birch bark -- Ceramics -- Stone -- Plastics and modern materials -- Paper -- Plant materials -- Audiotapes and videotapes -- Framed items -- The value of preserving the past : a personal journey.