Conservation of Ritual Objects with a Value-Oriented Approach: The Case Study of Rain-Seeking Dolls

Nowadays, conservation is recognized as a complex and ongoing social process that includes identifying and valuing heritage and how it is used, cared for, and interpreted. In this article, it has been tried to examine the ritual of asking for rain centered on dolls in different geographical regions and in their culture. It, then, discusses the values of these works and finally the conservation and restoration approaches related to this ritual and the objects used in it. Different methods and approaches are necessary for the protection of these ritual objects. Some approaches can increase knowledge and awareness of these objects and rituals in the society, and on the other hand, this approach requires the use of all sciences related to conservation and restoration, both hard and soft sciences. In fact, every society must try to protect the cultural patterns of its country in order to continue its original and real life.