Tlingit Art
| Author | : Maria Bolanz |
| Publisher | : Surrey, B.C. : Hancock House |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0888395094 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780888395092 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (94 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Tlingit Art by : Maria Bolanz
Download or read book Tlingit Art written by Maria Bolanz and published by Surrey, B.C. : Hancock House. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 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.
