American Indian Report - June 2008 - (Page 16)

ART The Pottery Project A Virtual Glimpse into the Past By Lee Allen THE WORLD’S LARGEST COLLECTION of Southwest Indian pottery, 20,000 whole vessels at the Arizona State Museum in Tucson, will soon be available electronically from a three-dimensional, interactive virtual vault. The most comprehensively documented collection anywhere on the globe is called simply “The Pottery Project,” and it grows bigger on a daily basis because ASM, the largest anthropology museum in the Southwest, is the official repository for archaeological objects uncovered as a result of urban expansion on public lands. One of the most exciting features of the exhibit, aside from actual whole pot samples that date back as far as 50-150 A.D., will be the ability to view them in virtual fashion, accessing pieces of viewer choice, electronically lifting them off the shelf and rotating them while enjoying a demonstration of how the piece was made and a curator discussion of its cultural significance. Collections Curator Diane Dittemore said, “The museum can’t allow visitation into the real storage vault that stays at a constant temperature and humidity. So, this is an excellent way for us to share the wealth.” Currently, some 100 vessels have been digitized for showing on a closed-circuit basis, but, with almost 20,000 to go, it will be some time before all can be accessed Annie Manuel demonstrates pottery making techniques at the May 10th opening of The Pottery Project at Arizona State Museum. ASM photo by Jannelle Weakly 1 June 2008 American Indian Report http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/

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American Indian Report - June 2008 Contents Ethics & Standards of Conduct: Governing Work Habits of Elected Officials Congress: Activity on the Hill Catching Up with the Curve Grants: Police Equipment Assistance from the Federal Government The Pottery Project Neighbors Helping Neighbors Where They Belong Spreading the Word “Poverty is Not a Part of Our Culture” Strategic Planning: Step 1 — An Assessment of Now Saving the Samala Language

American Indian Report - June 2008

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