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A Totem Pole History: The Work of Lummi Carver Joe Hillaire

Pauline Hillaire

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Description:Joseph Hillaire (Lummi, 1894OCo1967) is recognized as one of the great Coast Salish artists, carvers, and tradition-bearers of the twentieth century. In "A Totem Pole History," his daughter Pauline Hillaire, ScnllaOCoOf the Killer Whale (b. 1929), who is herself a well-known cultural historian and conservator, tells the story of her fatherOCOs life and the traditional and contemporary Lummi narratives that influenced his work. "A Totem Pole History" contains seventy-six photographs, including JoeOCOs most significant totem poles, many of which Pauline watched him carve. She conveys with great insight the stories, teachings, and history expressed by her fatherOCOs totem poles. Eight contributors provide essays on Coast Salish art and carving, adding to the authorOCOs portrayal of JoeOCOs philosophy of art in Salish life, particularly in the context of twentieth century intercultural relations.This engaging volume provides an historical record to encourage Native artists and brings the work of a respected Salish carver to the attention of a broader audience.aa"We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with A Totem Pole History: The Work of Lummi Carver Joe Hillaire. To get started finding A Totem Pole History: The Work of Lummi Carver Joe Hillaire, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Joseph Hillaire (Lummi, 1894OCo1967) is recognized as one of the great Coast Salish artists, carvers, and tradition-bearers of the twentieth century. In "A Totem Pole History," his daughter Pauline Hillaire, ScnllaOCoOf the Killer Whale (b. 1929), who is herself a well-known cultural historian and conservator, tells the story of her fatherOCOs life and the traditional and contemporary Lummi narratives that influenced his work. "A Totem Pole History" contains seventy-six photographs, including JoeOCOs most significant totem poles, many of which Pauline watched him carve. She conveys with great insight the stories, teachings, and history expressed by her fatherOCOs totem poles. Eight contributors provide essays on Coast Salish art and carving, adding to the authorOCOs portrayal of JoeOCOs philosophy of art in Salish life, particularly in the context of twentieth century intercultural relations.This engaging volume provides an historical record to encourage Native artists and brings the work of a respected Salish carver to the attention of a broader audience.aa"We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with A Totem Pole History: The Work of Lummi Carver Joe Hillaire. To get started finding A Totem Pole History: The Work of Lummi Carver Joe Hillaire, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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