Caring for American Indian Objects - A Practical and Cultural Guide (Paperback)

American Indian cultural objects, like most objects, deteriorate over time. Precious and irreplaceable pieces of a people's heritage can turn to dust, either slowly or rapidly, depending upon their composition and the ways in which they are stored and handled. Caring for American Indian Objects: A Practical and Cultural Guide offers invaluable information and advice to anyone who wants to preserve these 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 them in making decisions to slow deterioration. "An excellent and valuable book that will be useful to students, conservators, and tribal museum staff. It will make a great textbook as well as reference book." -- Dr. Andrew Gulliford, Director, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College

General

Imprint:	Minnesota Historical Society Press,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2004
First published:	August 2004
Editors:	Sherelyn Ogden
Dimensions:	215 x 280 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	258
ISBN-13:	978-0-87351-505-4
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > The arts: general issues > Conservation, restoration & care of artworks Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Indigenous peoples
LSN:	0-87351-505-6
Barcode:	9780873515054

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