The totem pole -- in all its power and beauty -- is a distinctive and widely recognized form of traditional Northwest Coast Native Art. Once nearly lost, this art form is alive and thriving today. In this unique book, Vickie Jensen collaborates with renowned Nisga'a artist Norman Tait and his crew of young carvers to document the actual process of bringing a log to life. First is the selection of the raw cedar log for the planned 42-foot totem pole. Then the arduous three-month-long process of designing and carving the huge ...
Read More
The totem pole -- in all its power and beauty -- is a distinctive and widely recognized form of traditional Northwest Coast Native Art. Once nearly lost, this art form is alive and thriving today. In this unique book, Vickie Jensen collaborates with renowned Nisga'a artist Norman Tait and his crew of young carvers to document the actual process of bringing a log to life. First is the selection of the raw cedar log for the planned 42-foot totem pole. Then the arduous three-month-long process of designing and carving the huge log. The intimate text and 125 photographs capture the charged atmosphere in which the pole is carved -- the smell of fresh cedar chips, the long days and the blistered hands, the camaraderie, the pride in solving problems, the ever-present awareness of tradition, the joy of creation. Norman Tait teaches his apprentices that carving a pole requires more than time and labor, more than artistic and emotional commitment, more than a grasp of tools and techniques. The process involves their cultural background and very being. The apprentices must make their very own carving tools, design their own regalia, and practice traditional songs, dances and drumming. All these experiences culminate in the traditional ceremonies to celebrate the raising of the completed totem pole.
Read Less
Add this copy of Totem Pole Carving: Bringing a Log to Life to cart. $2.29, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Douglas & McIntyre.
Add this copy of Totem Pole Carving: Bringing a Log to Life to cart. $3.28, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Douglas & McIntyre.
Add this copy of Totem Pole Carving: Bringing a Log to Life to cart. $4.98, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Douglas & McIntyre.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Add this copy of Totem Pole Carving: Bringing a Log to Life to cart. $5.00, very good condition, Sold by Half Price Books Inc rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Douglas & McIntyre Ltd.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Totem Pole Carving: Bringing a Log to Life to cart. $20.95, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Ruby rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by University of Washington Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Totem Pole Carving: Bringing a Log to Life to cart. $20.95, very good condition, Sold by HPB Inc. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by University of Washington Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Totem Pole Carving: Bringing a Log to Life to cart. $31.00, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Douglas & McIntyre Ltd.
Add this copy of Totem Pole Carving: Bringing a Log to Life to cart. $62.08, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by University of Washington Press.
Add this copy of Totem Pole Carving: Bringing a Log to Life to cart. $103.15, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Douglas & McIntyre Ltd.
Add this copy of Totem Pole Carving: Bringing a Log to Life to cart. $115.08, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by University of Washington Press.
