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How did Boas prefer to organize ethnological museums?

  • Based on cultural stages

  • Based on the size of artifacts

  • Based on the affinity and proximity of cultural groups

  • Based on the age of artifacts

Answer

Boas rejected the "stage"-based organization of ethnological museums, instead preferring to order items on display based on the affinity and proximity of the cultural groups in question.
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