S'Abadeb / The Gifts: Pacific Coast Salish Art and Artists

by Barbara Brotherton

Book Overview

S'abadeb, The Gifts captures the essence of Coast Salish culture through its artistry, oral traditions, and history. Developed in conjunction with the first extensive exhibition of the art and culture of the Coast Salish peoples of Washington State and British Columbia, the book traces the development of Salish art from prehistory to the present. Sculpture in wood, stone, and bone--including monumental house posts--as well as expertly crafted...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0295988630
• ISBN13: 9780295988634
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: University of Washington Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 3.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.1" x 12.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher