| Description |
191 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-188) and index. |
| Contents |
Maps -- Foreword -- Preface -- Background: Northwest coast: land and the people -- Totem poles: Historical overview -- Types of totem poles -- Carving and raising poles -- Images carved on poles: Figures -- Crests -- Ceremonial and everyday objects -- Depiction of legends -- -- Guide to outdoor totem poles: Southern British Columbia -- Vancouver Island -- Northern British Columbia -- Alaska -- List of poles by location -- Selected reading -- Index. |
| Summary |
Clear and lively descriptive information on 110 easily accessible poles in outdoor locations in coastal British Columbia and Alaska, each with a drawing. Introductory chapters give background (with photos) on their making, history, and lore. A well-researched and nicely put together guide. |
| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Northwest Coast of North America.
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| Local Subject |
Indigenous peoples -- Northwest Coast of North America.
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| Subject |
Totem poles.
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| ISBN |
1550540742(pbk. : acid-free paper) |
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0295972599 (pbk. : acid-free paper) : $14.95 |
| Standard No. |
9781550540741 |
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