Carvings and Commerce: Model Totem Poles, 1880-2010
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Carvings and Commerce celebrates the model totem pole in allits myriad forms. Native carvers supplying curios for the PacificNorthwest souvenir trade in the late 1800s created the first modeltotem poles. Over time, totem poles came to be perceived as generalizedicons of "Indian life" and Native groups all across NorthAmerica began making model totems for the ever-expanding tourismindustry that attended the popularization of automobile travel. By themiddle of the 20th century, totems were being produced by a variety ofnon-Native groups, including Boy Scouts and hobby crafters. Today,Aboriginal artists in both the United States and Canada haverevitalized the model totem pole tradition, sharing it with a growingfine art audience.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0295991496
ISBN13:9780295991498
Release Date:August 2011
Publisher:University of Washington Press
Length:224 Pages
Weight:3.60 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 9.4" x 11.6"
Age Range:22 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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