World of Faces

Masks of the Northwest Coast Indians

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

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An exploration of the meaning behind the treasured masks created by artisans for ritual purposes, or simply for enjoyment. The author presents a photo gallery of outstanding examples. This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2009-06-26
Mått178 x 255 x 13 mm
Vikt324 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor168
FörlagWorkman Publishing
ISBN9780917304057

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Edward Malin is an anthropologist whose professional life has been dedicated to the study of Northwest Coast Indians. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in cultural anthropology and East Asian studies from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Before retiring from the Japanese studies program at the University of Portland, he served as chairman of the humanities department at the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, Oregon; chairman and associate professor in social sciences at Marylhurst College; teacher of folklore and cultural anthropology at Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon; and a consultant with the U.S. Department of the Interior, Indian Arts & Crafts Board. Malin has also been a lecturer for the Seattle Art Museum and the Ethnic Arts Council. He resides in Lake Oswego, Oregon.