Tangible Visions, Northwest Coast Indian Shamanism and its Art
Entry/Object ID
L1996.17.1
Description
Tangible Visions, Northwest Coast Indian Shamanism and its Art. Comprehensive illustrated study of the various kinds of painted and carved objects that were carried or worn by Shamans of the Tlingit, Tsimshian, and Haida tribes of the Northwest coat. Places Northwest Coast shamanis in a world-wide context and demonstrates the way its practices and beliefs are similar to those found elsewhere. Archival photographs and descriptions of shamans, grave houses, lives, exploits and performances.
336/Hardbound/Photographs.
