Status
Available
Call number
Call number
709.01 B63 1955
Collection
Local notes
Shelved in Aboriginal Collection
Description
Boas' definitive study analyzes the fundamental traits of primitive art, examining the symbolism and style of objects as well as that of literature, music, and dance. It features more than 300 photographs, drawings, and diagrams of totem poles, baskets, masks, and other decorated items created by Native Americans of the Northwest Coast.
Publication
New York : Dover Publications, 1955.
Original publication date
1927
ISBN
0486200256 / 9780486200255