Viewing These Collections Thoughtfully

Questions to Consider

- How did this object arrive here? - What's missing from the display? - Whose voice explains this culture? - How do stereotypes affect viewing? - What contemporary connections exist?

Respectful Engagement

- These aren't "primitive" arts - Avoid comparing to Western "progress" - Consider spiritual significance - Recognize ongoing cultural practices - Support origin community voices

Making Contemporary Connections

- Decolonization movements - Climate change wisdom - Sustainable practices modeled - Identity politics explored - Globalization's double edges