Author: Edward L. Keithahn
Publisher: Superior Publishing Company, Seattle, Washington
Edition: First Edition, 1963
Binding: Hardcover with original dust jacket protected in a clear mylar cover
A classic study of the totem poles and artistic traditions of the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast. Written by historian and educator Edward L. Keithahn, this richly illustrated first edition explores the history, symbolism, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of monumental cedar carvings created by Native peoples of southeastern Alaska and coastal British Columbia.
Published in 1963, Monuments in Cedar combines historical research with numerous period photographs documenting totem poles, ceremonial art, villages, and master carvers. It remains an important reference for collectors of Native American art, Pacific Northwest history, anthropology, ethnography, and museum studies.
The volume retains its original dust jacket housed in a protective mylar cover and presents well for both collectors and display.
Good vintage condition. Hardcover binding is solid with clean pages. Original dust jacket is protected in a clear mylar sleeve. Please review all photographs for the best representation of condition.
Author: Edward L. Keithahn
Publisher: Superior Publishing Company, Seattle, Washington
Edition: First Edition, 1963
Binding: Hardcover with original dust jacket protected in a clear mylar cover
A classic study of the totem poles and artistic traditions of the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast. Written by historian and educator Edward L. Keithahn, this richly illustrated first edition explores the history, symbolism, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of monumental cedar carvings created by Native peoples of southeastern Alaska and coastal British Columbia.
Published in 1963, Monuments in Cedar combines historical research with numerous period photographs documenting totem poles, ceremonial art, villages, and master carvers. It remains an important reference for collectors of Native American art, Pacific Northwest history, anthropology, ethnography, and museum studies.
The volume retains its original dust jacket housed in a protective mylar cover and presents well for both collectors and display.
Good vintage condition. Hardcover binding is solid with clean pages. Original dust jacket is protected in a clear mylar sleeve. Please review all photographs for the best representation of condition.
