Birch-bark basketry is a fascinating cultural practice! Prior to my research of MOA’s collection, I didn’t realize the high level of skill and ingenuity that…

In my very first week as a MOA Intern I was thrown right into the fray and began treatment on four Peruvian festival masks made of tin. The masks when I arrived were in poor condition, with many of the decorations requiring repair and reattachment.

The outdoor totem poles at MOA are subject to all the forces of nature. This presents some larger life challenges for the conservators, whose job it is to preserve these beautiful works.