Hard Skills
AdvancedPreventive ConservationThe mitigation of deterioration and damage to cultural property through environmental controls, proper handling, and storage protocols.
ExpertEthnographic Material ScienceUnderstanding the chemical and physical properties of organic and composite materials such as feathers, bark, bone, and natural fibers.
IntermediateCondition ReportingCreating detailed written and visual documentation of an object's physical state, history, and previous interventions.
AdvancedMicro-mechanical CleaningThe precise removal of surface contaminants or previous repairs using specialized tools like scalpels, lasers, or micro-suction.