Caring for American Indian Objects : A Practical and Cultural Guide

Foreword: Our Obligation to Our Past v Joseph D. Horse Capture Preface vii Acknowledgments ix Introduction xiii PART I. CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS OF PRESERVATION 1(20) Why Should American Indian Cultural Objects Be Preserved? 3(4) Sven Haakanson Jr. Handling Considerations: One Person's Story 7(4) Joan Celeste Thomas The Voice of the Museum: Developing Displays 11(4) Pollyanna Nordstrand Display in a Proper and Respectful Way 15(2) Laine Thom What About Sacred Objects? 17(4) Alyce Sadongei PART II. GENERAL PRESERVATION CONSIDERATIONS 21(90) The Causes of Deterioration and Preventive Care 23(17) Sherelyn Ogden How Should Cultural Items Be Stored? 40(17) Sherelyn Ogden Handling Suggestions 57(5) Sherelyn Ogden Housekeeping 62(7) Marjorie Waheneka Sherelyn Ogden The Issue of Pesticide Contamination 69(13) Nancy Odegaard How Should Cultural Items Be Used for Display? 82(17) Sherelyn Ogden Registration Methods and Everyday Business 99(12) Faith Bad Bear Brian M. Kraft PART III. SPECIFIC PRESERVATION CONSIDERATIONS 111(98) Skin and Skin Products 113(6) Paul S. Storch Quills, Horn, Hair, Feathers, Claws, and Baleen 119(7) Paul S. Storch Shell 126(4) Paul S. Storch Bone, Antler, Ivory, and Teeth 130(5) Paul S. Storch Glass Beads 135(8) Ann Frisina Textiles 143(11) Ann Frisina Metals and Alloys 154(6) Thomas J. Braun Wood and Birch Bark 160(5) Thomas J. Braun Ceramics 165(5) Thomas J. Braun Stone 170(4) Thomas J. Braun Plastics and Modern Materials 174(4) Paul S. Storch Paper 178(13) Sherelyn Ogden Plant Materials 191(7) Ann Frisina Audiotapes and Videotapes 198(4) Thomas J. Braun Framed Items 202(7) Thomas J. Braun Epilogue: The Value of Preserving the Past: A Personal Journey 209(4) Nokomis Paiz Conclusion 213(1) Appendix 1. Recommendations for Applying Accession Numbers to Museum Items 214(7) Gina Nicole Delfino Appendix 2. Storage Furniture (Wardrobes, Cabinets, Shelves, Drawers) 221(7) Sherelyn Ogden Appendix 3. General Procedures for Freezing Museum Collections to Eliminate Insect Pests 228(2) Nancy Odegaard Appendix 4. Vendors of Preservation Supplies 230(2) Appendix 5. Sources of Help 232(9) Glossary 241(4) Bibliography 245(3) Contributors 248(4) Index 252