Caring for American Indian objects : a practical and cultural guide / edited by Sherelyn Ogden.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ogden, Sherelyn.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Indians of North America--Antiquities--Collection and preservation.

Indians of North America.

Indians of North America--Material culture.

Indian Museum--North America.

Indian Museum.

Antiquities.

Museum techniques.

Museum conservation methods.

North America.

Museum conservation methods--North America.

Museum techniques--North America.

United States--Antiquities--Collection and preservation.

United States.

Physical Description:

xiv, 258 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm

Place of Publication:

St. Paul : Minnesota Historical Society Press, [2004]

Summary:

"Caring for American Indian Objects: A Practical and Cultural Guide" offers invaluable information and advice to anyone who wants to preserve American Indian cultural objects. Twenty-one contributors, fourteen of whom are American Indians, discuss general aspects of museum care, explain techniques for particular materials, and address important cultural considerations. This practical guide, with over 100 color and black-and-white photos, offers Indian and non-Indian caregivers, conservators, and collectors helpful information on standard museum practice to aid in the preservation and display of these precious and irreplaceable pieces.

Contents:

Foreword: Our Obligation to Our Past / Joseph D. Horse Capture v

Part I. Cultural Considerations of Preservation 1

Chapter 1. Why Should American Indian Cultural Objects Be Preserved? / Sven Haakanson Jr. 3

Chapter 2. Handling Considerations: One Person's Story / Joan Celeste Thomas 7

Chapter 3. The Voice of the Museum: Developing Displays / Pollyanna Nordstrand 11

Chapter 4. Display in a Proper and Respectful Way / Interview with Laine Thom 15

Chapter 5. What About Sacred Objects? / Alyce Sadongei 17

Part II. General Preservation Considerations 21

Chapter 6. The Causes of Deterioration and Preventive Care / Sherelyn Ogden 23

Chapter 7. How Should Cultural Items Be Stored? / Sherelyn Ogden 40

Chapter 8. Handling Suggestions / Sherelyn Ogden 57

Chapter 9. Housekeeping / Marjorie Waheneka, Sherelyn Ogden 62

Chapter 10. The Issue of Pesticide Contamination / Nancy Odegaard 69

Chapter 11. How Should Cultural Items Be Used for Display? / Sherelyn Ogden 82

Chapter 12. Registration Methods and Everyday Business / Faith Bad Bear, Brian M. Kraft 99

Part III. Specific Preservation Considerations 111

Chapter 13. Skin and Skin Products / Paul S. Storch 113

Chapter 14. Quills, Horn, Hair, Feathers, Claws, and Baleen / Paul S. Storch 119

Chapter 15. Shell / Paul S. Storch 126

Chapter 16. Bone, Antler, Ivory, and Teeth / Paul S. Storch 130

Chapter 17. Glass Beads / Ann Frisina 135

Chapter 18. Textiles / Ann Frisina 143

Chapter 19. Metals and Alloys / Thomas J. Braun 154

Chapter 20. Wood and Birch Bark / Thomas J. Braun 160

Chapter 21. Ceramics / Thomas J. Braun 165

Chapter 22. Stone / Thomas J. Braun 170

Chapter 23. Plastics and Modern Materials / Paul S. Storch 174

Chapter 24. Paper / Sherelyn Ogden 178

Chapter 25. Plant Materials / Ann Frisina 191

Chapter 26. Audiotapes and Videotapes / Thomas J. Braun 198

Chapter 27. Framed Items / Thomas J. Braun 202

Epilogue: The Value of Preserving the Past: A Personal Journey / Nokomis Paiz 209

Appendix 1. Recommendations for Applying Accession Numbers to Museum Items / Gina Nicole Delfino 214

Appendix 2. Storage Furniture (Wardrobes, Cabinets, Shelves, Drawers) / Sherelyn Ogden 221

Appendix 3. General Procedures for Freezing Museum Collections to Eliminate Insect Pests / Nancy Odegaard 228.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0873515056

OCLC:

53824163