The Totem Pole Indians of the Northwest
Author: Don E. Beyer
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Published: 1989
Total Pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9780531107508
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribes the lifestyle and culture of the totem pole Indians of the Pacific Northwest.
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Totem Poles of the Pacific Northwest Coast
Author: Edward Malin
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 195
ISBN-13: 9780881922950
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis survey of totem poles from the Tlingit settlements of Alaska to the Kwakiutl villages of Vancouver Island examines the traditions that led to their creation. It includes both the author's vivid drawings of totem poles and historical photographs of early native settlements.
Art of the Totem
Author: Marius Barbeau
Publisher: Hancock House Publishers Limited, Canada
Published: 1984
Total Pages: 76
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplores the history, development, and significance of the totem pole art of the Northwest Coast.
The Totem Pole
Author: Aldona Jonaitis
Publisher:
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 331
ISBN-13: 9781553654216
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA seminal work on the Northwest Coast totem pole by two of the most renowned anthropologists in their field. Totem poles are probably the best-known symbol of First Nations art. Highly regarded anthropologists Aldona Jonaitis and Aaron Glass reconstruct the history of totem poles, analyze their functions in different contexts and highlight the ways in which they have been appropriated -- spreading from the Northwest Coast to World's Fairs -- and how they play an integral part in Aboriginal peoples' struggles for control of their own culture and lands. Solidly researched, engagingly written and generously illustrated, The Totem Pole is an insightful look at the impact of this beautiful art form on Aboriginal peoples and on our society as a whole. It includes short essays by well-known artists and scholars, including Nathan Jackson, Robert Davidson, Susan Point, Richard Hunt, Lyle Wilson, Bill Holm, Robin Wright, Vickie Jensen, Charlotte Townsend-Gault and Andrea Laforet, that illustrate the relationships between people and totem poles.
Looking at Totem Poles
Author: Hilary Stewart
Publisher: D & M Publishers
Published: 2009-09-01
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9781926706351
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMagnificent and haunting, the tall cedar sculptures called totem poles have become a distinctive symbol of the native people of the Northwest Coast. The powerful carvings of the vital and extraordinary beings such as Sea Bear, Thunderbird and Cedar Man are impressive and intriguing. In Looking at Totem Poles, Hilary Stewart describes the various types of poles, their purpose, and how they were carved and raised. She also identifies and explains frequently depicted figures and objects. Each pole, shown in a beautifully detailed drawing, is accompanied by a text that points out the crests, figures and objects carved on it. Historical and cultural background are given, legends are recounted and often the carver’s comments or anecdotes enrich the pole’s story. Photographs put some of the poles into context or show their carving and raising.
Tlingit Art
Author: Maria Bolanz
Publisher: Surrey, B.C. : Hancock House
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780888395092
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Tlingit Indians of the Northwest Coast carved interior house posts, portal entrances and free standing totem poles with crests of animals, sea creatures, birds, and legendary and human figures, successfully combining symbolism and realism. This book examines the social and artistic relevance of the Tlingit carvings and relates many of the fascinating North American Indian legends upon which some of the carvings are based.
Totem Poles
Author: Pat Kramer
Publisher: Heritage House Publishing Co
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 116
ISBN-13: 9781894974448
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"The First Peoples of the Pacific Coast recorded their history and preserved their legends and stories on spectacularly carved totem poles. This book guides readers to the many places in British Columbia, Washington and Alaska where totem poles can be found and helps viewers understand the "language" of the poles. Learn about their origin and history, the symbols and ceremonies linked to them, types of figures and how to identify them, and where to see authentic poles and pole collections." "Pat Kramer spent many years researching the material in this book and worked closely with First Peoples to create a fresh and revealing look at these incredible artifacts. Filled with fascinating facts, legends and photographs, Totem Poles is an excellent guide, reference and souvenir."--BOOK JACKET.
Carve Your Own Totem Pole
Author: Wayne Hill
Publisher:
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781550464665
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA well-illustrated guidebook that includes the history of totem-pole carving and its West Coast native tradition, and instructions and ideas on how to design and carve a totem-pole as either a traditional design or in a personal folk-art motif.
Totem Poles
Author: Jennifer Frantz
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Published: 2001-08
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780448425030
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNative American tribes in the Pacific Northwest pass on their legends and their history through totem poles. Readers can discover many fascinating facts about these legendary "storytellers, " such as what the poles mean, and much more. Engaging text is paired with beautiful illustrations that resemble woodcuts. Includes a set of stencils.
The Story of the Totem Pole
Author: Ruth Brindze
Publisher:
Published: 1951
Total Pages: 72
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTells of the origins and uses of totem poles and of the American Indians of the Northwest who carved them.
