So Much More Than Art: Indigenous Miniatures of the Pacific Northwest

by Jack Davy

Book Overview

A dive into the political, cultural, and aesthetic significance of Indigenous miniatures. A hallmark of Indigenous art in the Pacific Northwest, miniature figurines depicting canoes, houses, and people have often puzzled scholars of material culture. Drawing on firsthand research and conversations with contemporary artists, So Much More Than Art clarifies the aesthetic and political meanings of this misunderstood practice. Jack Davy reveals how miniatures...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 077486656X
• ISBN13: 9780774866569
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: University of British Columbia Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"