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by Hilary Stewart

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Magnificent 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.

Looking at Totem Poles is an indispensable guide to 110 poles in easily acessible outdoor locations in coastal British Columbia and Alaska. In clear and lively prose, 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.

This book is a companion volume to Hilary Stewart's enormously successful Looking at Indian Art of the Northwest Coast.

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  • Title Looking at Totem Poles
  • Author Hilary Stewart
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Later Printing
  • Pages 192
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher University of Washington Press, Seattle, WA
  • Publication date 1993-05-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780295972596 / 0295972599
  • Weight 0.69 lbs (0.31 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.03 x 6.03 x 0.47 in (22.94 x 15.32 x 1.19 cm)
  • Themes
    • Ethnic Orientation: Native American
  • Category Art & Art Instruction
  • Library of Congress subjects Indians of North America - Northwest Coast, Totem poles
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 93-14724
  • Dewey Decimal Code 730.899

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  • Library Journal, 10/01/1993, Page 0
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