Totem Poles: An Illustrated Guide by Marjorie M. Halpin

This was my Mother's book. She grew up in North Vancouver and absolutely loved the local Indigenous Art. This book is in very good condition and has been safely sitting on a book shelf its whole life. Profusely illustrated in b/w, some colour. paperback wrs. Vancouver: University of British Columbia Press in association with the U.B.C. Museum of Anthropology, 1987 The massive wood carvings unique to the Indian peoples of the Northwest Coast arouse a sense of wonder in all who see them. This guide helps the reader to understand and enjoy the form and meaning of totem poles and other sculptures. The author describes the origin and place of totem poles in Indian culture – as ancestral emblems, as expressions of wealth and power, as ceremonial objects, as mythological symbols, and as magnificent artistic works of the people of the Pacific Northwest. Like what you see? For more of my family's heirlooms hop on over to my sister's closet at cmortonmusic. ✅smoke free home ✅pet friendly home ✅recycled packing materials ✅ Retro Collectible Vintage Antique NO Poshmark account? NO PROBLEM!! Create an account today and use my code ATGRANNYSCLOSET to save C$15 off your first purchase! 🤩 Boho Magpie Vibrant Tie Dye Recycle Reclaim Upcycle Ecologically Friendly Eco Sustainable Treehugger Environmentalist Organic Ethically Sourced 1980's