Caring for American Indian Objects: Cultural Preservation Guide

American Indian cultural objects, like most objects, deteriorate over time. Treasured and irreplaceable items of a folks’s heritage can flip to mud, both slowly or quickly, relying upon their composition and the methods through which they’re saved and dealt with.

This informative guide, featuring more than 100 color and black-and-white photos, provides valuable insights for both Indian and non-Indian caregivers, conservators, and collectors. It offers essential information on standard museum practices to help them make informed decisions and protect valuable American Indian artifacts from deterioration.