Identify!!!!!

When we look our object, please ask your self these questions :
1. What is it ?
If we recognize what is the object, at least we knew its function...
2. Why is it important
knowing the reason why the object now in museum
3. What is it made of ?
Is it organic or inorganic materials or maybe mix of them ?

Organic materials are made from once living things. From plants and animals. They include wood, plant fibers, other plant materials, paper, textiles, threads, yarns, basketry, leather, parchment, hair, bone, horn, ivory, claws, gums, some resins, and plastics.

Inorganic materials are derived from minerals. Inorganic materials include ceramics, glass, metals, and stone.

4. How was it made ?
It has relationship with technology, how to make the object. Sometimes it's dificult, especially if the technology is no longer used today. However, this understanding will explain many of the characteristics and qualities of your object.

5. What is wrong with it ?
You can say what wrong in the object after you see something change in your object. For that reason, maybe you see phisically and it different with data condition that you already have.

6. What caused the damage ?
Since we knew already how its made, if condition change.., its because from the origin (result of manufacture) or because of deterioration. Many objects in Museum get damage because deterioration.

7. What could a conservator do to preserve and conserve ?
when dealing with the objects, must be considering at first time is structural issues. Is the item broken? Are there missing parts? Is the structure loose? Structural problems should be investigated and described first because they potentially impact the survival of the entire piece.

After the structural condition of a piece is determined, a conservator will look to more surface, aesthetic, or cosmetic elements of the object such as paint layers, finish, dirt, and other disfigurement. The distinction between structural and cosmetic condition issues is important and is one of the ways to distinguish the work of conservators from that of restorers.

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(from http://www.netnebraska.org/extras/treasures/identify.htm )

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