Writing for the popular audience, the author portrays the historical and cultural background of totem poles, the types and purposes of poles, and

Clear and lively descriptive information on 110 easily accessible poles in outdoor locations in coastal British Columbia and Alaska, each with a

Includes sections on Alaska and Washington.

Discusses characteristics of Northwest Coast Indian art.

"Hilary Stewart gathered material from museum archives, fish camps, and coastal village elders to document the Native heritage of handmade hooks,

Bold, inventive and highly graphic, the indigenous art of the Northwest Coast is distinguished by its sophistication and complexity. It is also c