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Contents Acknowledgments 000 Introduction: The Objects of Culture Miriam Kahn and Erin Younger 000 1 Hawaiian Pahu: Voice of the Gods Iwalani Christian 000 2 Hawaiian Pahu: Foundation of the Hula Moodette Kaapana 000 3 Samoan Tanoa: A Visible Symbol of Community Veronica Leasiolagi Barber and Sapina Pele 000 4 Maori Korowai: Representation of Status Aotaumarewa Lorraine Elkington Morehouse 000 5 Micronesian Canoe: Reminder of a Way of Life Rokuro Mesiab, with David Hawelmai 000 6 Vietnamese Incense Burner: Vehicle for Carrying Prayers Rose Dang and Thuy Vu 000 7 Lao Khaen: Instrument of Spiritual Nourishment Khampha Chantharangsy and Kham Oui Sikhanthat 000 8 Philippine Santo Niño: Icon of the Holy Child Jack Buzzard and Marcela Antonia Buzzard 000 9 Korean Gourd Cups: Symbol of a Perfect Union Sonia Kim 000 10 Japanese Obutsudan: Altar to Remember Loved Ones Reverend Dean Koyama 000 11 Japanese Taiko: Drum for Learning about Culture Seattle Matsuri Taiko 000 12 Chinese New Year Foods: Meals that Bring Families Together Maxine Chan, with Ron Chew, Donnie Chin, Helen Kay, and Laura Wong-Whitebear 000 13 Coast Salish Fish Hook: Reminder of the Importance of Salmon Leonard Forsman 000 14 Coast Salish Voyaging Canoe: Carrier of the Culture Peg Deam 000 15 Coast Salish River Canoe: A Place to Learn Patience Vi Hilbert 000 16 Northwest Coast Wolf Headdress: Representation of Who We Are George David 000 17 Iñupiaq Umiaq: Symbol of a Way of Life Larry Ulaaq Ahvakana 000 Conclusion: Voices Within Our Community Miriam Kahn and Erin Younger 000 Suggested Reading 000 List of Contributors 000 Index 000
Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication:
Material culture -- Washington (State) -- Exhibitions.
Material culture -- Asia -- Exhibitions.
Material culture -- Oceania -- Exhibitions.
Indians of North America -- Material culture -- Exhibitions.
Pacific Islanders -- Material culture -- Exhibitions.
Asians -- Material culture -- Exhibitions.
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture -- Exhibitions.