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The Archaeology Department of the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology cares for collections of artifacts from archaeological sites throughout New Mexico, the North American Southwest, from Alaska and the North American Arctic, and from selected archaeological sites around the world The Maxwell Museum archaeological collections are a source of research for University of New Mexico faculty and students, as well as researchers from other institutions throughout the world. Permanent and changing Museum exhibits feature numerous objects from the collections, fostering interpretation and understanding of these material remains of past cultures. The collections are available for study by Native and non-Native artists and craftsmen, serving as an inspiration for cultural continuity and expression. Access Policies for the Archaeological Collections Archeology Collections Management Policy Preparing Archaeological Collections Hibben Center for Archaeological Research For information on Maxwell Museum of Anthropology
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COLLECTIONS The archaeological collections include:
Collections from sites outside the Southwest include Walakpa and Anaktuvik Pass in Alaska and comparative collections from throughout the world, used extensively in UNM Anthropology Department classes. |
| archaeology | ethnology | osteology | photo archives | document archives | Clark Field |