Visions of the North: Native Art of the Northwest Coast by Don & Debra McQuiston
Text by Lynne Bush
Photographs by Tom Till
8vo. pp. 120. colour illustrations. bibliography. paperback (fine condition). San Francisco: Chronicle Books, [1995].
ISBN 10: 0811808599 / ISBN 13: 9780811808590
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Compelling photographs of Northwest Indian art and images of the stunning landscape vistas that have shaped it fill this gorgeous new volume for fans of these increasingly popular, collectible artifacts, as well as for the many travellers to the Pacific Northwest. Throughout Northern California, Oregon, and Washington, and as far north as Glacier Bay, Alaska, the totem poles, ceremonial masks, decorative blankets, canoes, and other elaborate items crafted by Native Americans reflect the resources and geological diversity of their abundant environment. Over 130 full-color photographs and a fascinating text reveal the details of this strikingly beautiful region and the rich artistic heritage of its inhabitants. An exciting companion to Spirit Faces: Contemporary Native American Masks from the Northwest