Northwest Coast Indian Painting: House Fronts and Interior Screens. By Edward Malin. 288 pages, released by Timber Press. Softcover.
This softcover book is in brand new condition, in initial factory shrink-wrapped plastic.
From the publisher: "The interesting however nearly extinct native tradition of monumental home art in Alaska is richly documented in this sumptuous book. With uncommon historical photos and his own sensational renderings in vivid color, pioneering anthropologist Edward Malin captures the disappearing riches of Northwest Coast residence front paintings and interior screen partitions. With abiding respect and wonder, Malin considers every element of the works and discovers the means of the Tlingit, Coast Tsimshian, Haida, Northern Kwakiutl, Southern Kwakiutl (Kwakwaka'wakw), Bella Coola (Nuxalk), Nuu chaa nulth, and the communities that supported them. For all admirers of native art, this book is a necessary reference and thoughtful, thorough guide.".
Paperback, 11 x 8 in. 63 color images, 7 color pictures, 49 b & w pictures, 38 b & w images, 1 map.
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