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thomas w kavanagh <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> > "Henry B. Crawford"<[log in to unmask]> writes,
> > >I am investigating the representation of native peoples in museums,
> > >particularly the use of dioramas.  Can any body help me? This part of a
> > >larger post-doc project looking at this and issues surrounding
> > >repatriation.  I am looking at the relationship between museum
> > >representations and repatriation policies (if there is one).
> > >I look forward to anything that anyone may have with respect to the
> > >history of the diorama or representations.
>

Have you talked with the Museum at Warm Springs in Warm Springs, Oregon? I
used to work for the exhibit design firm that created their exhibits and
the mannequins in the dioramas were created from tribal members...masks of
real faces that is. The museum could probably tell you the reasons and
story behind choosing this route. Do you need address?

Mary Ames Sheret
Jacksonville, Oregon