Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Question...

Are we displaying each of the objects that we are researching or researching all and only displaying some? The reason I ask is as I'm reading through the blogs this morning Vanessa's title came up a few times. It's good and concise, but my baskets aren't from California. I have 2 from Fraser River area and the third is Tlingit. So, it'll help me to know what all is going on exhibit vs. the pieces we are researching.
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  1. Museum AnthropologistFebruary 17, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    Yes! The larger exhibit needs to key off of and to incorporate pretty much the entire Cotton Collection." My understanding of the original concept was that focusing on a single item moving from production to NAGPRA consultation would provide a natural chronology for the wall panels and smaller exhibit cases (plinths) placed along the wall. I still think much of the brainstorming of students who have gone in a slightly different direction has good value, though--and can be worked into didactic panels. More in class.

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  2. LauraFebruary 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    I guess the map idea probably depends more on how broad of a reach the Cotton collection has. If it's just CA & AK, we could have maps of both states. But if it gets too complicated, maybe we should consider dropping the idea rather than run the risk of confusing our visitors. I don't know. Just a thought.

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