Indians of the Northwest Coast ANNOTATION
An oversized and strikingly handsome edition, this is the finest single-volume account of the Indian cultures of the Northwest Coast. Historical illustrations and stunning photos throughout--230 in all, 95 in full color.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
In an oversized and strikingly handsome edition, here is the finest single-volume account of the Indian cultures that have populated the Northwest Coast region for thousands of years.
FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
The efforts of writer Gerber, a German ethnologist, and photographer Bruggman to integrate the traditional and contemporary art of the Northwest Coast people keep this work from being just another art book. Beautiful photographs of the noted wood carvings of the region are shown along with the people who make similar objects today. Gerber shows the impact of the lush environment on the art of the area. Brief descriptions of each native group are complimented by appropriate photographs. Readers wanting to read in depth about traditional and contemporary art should consult books by Bill Holm ( Spirit and Ancestor , LJ 5/1/88, is one). Cultural discussions are also more detailed elsewhere.-- Mary B. Davis, Museum of the American Indian Lib., New York
Booknews
Ethnologist Gerber (the Ethnology Museum, U. of Zurich) traces the history, culture, and structure of these peoples since they first crossed the land bridge from Russia during the Ice Age. He examines the continuities and discontinuities in the Indian cultures, and the relations between Indians and white men. The continuities are well- captured in art, and some 200 illustrations, almost half in color, capture the ceremonial brilliance and mythic resonance of the cultures. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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