Symbolism in Penobscot Art: Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History, V29, Part 2 is a scholarly work written by Frank G. Speck. The book explores the art and symbolism of the Penobscot people, a Native American tribe from Maine. Speck examines the intricate designs and motifs found in Penobscot art, and delves into the cultural and spiritual significance of these symbols. The book is based on Speck's fieldwork and research, and includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of Penobscot art. This ...
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Symbolism in Penobscot Art: Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History, V29, Part 2 is a scholarly work written by Frank G. Speck. The book explores the art and symbolism of the Penobscot people, a Native American tribe from Maine. Speck examines the intricate designs and motifs found in Penobscot art, and delves into the cultural and spiritual significance of these symbols. The book is based on Speck's fieldwork and research, and includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of Penobscot art. This work is part of the Anthropological Papers series published by the American Museum of Natural History, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American art, culture, and symbolism.This is a new release of the original 1927 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Fine. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. pp. 60. A very crisp and clean used copy; almost new and unread condition; gift quality! Green and yellow wrapper with black lettering. 60 very clean unmarked and uncreased informative and historical pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs and illustrations! "The decorative designs of the Penobscot of Maine afford an interesting illustration of how are motives, existing over a wide area, have become modified into a local type and then pass through several stages of symbolic interpretation. Outwardly, the design content of Penobscot art shows at least two categories. The first is the group of curve motives which as been previously treated very generally in a paper published by the Geological survey of Canada....."----from the Introduction.
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