Totempfaehle und Masken selbst machen/Alan und Gill Bridgewater
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The Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America created one of the most fascinating known visual languages. With „Making Totem Poles and Masks,” Alan and Gill Bridgewater take the reader into the diverse and mystical world of this ancient culture, showcasing impressive examples of their remarkable carving art that are also easily applicable for novices.
An introductory chapter provides a brief overview of the culture of the Indigenous peoples from this region. This is followed by a section describing the tools, materials, and basic techniques. Then come the detailed step-by-step descriptions of the projects. These include, among others, amulets and lucky charms, bowls and steam-bent boxes, as well as clan emblems and shaman’s rattles. The book concludes with a series of additional motifs and patterns.
Each chapter begins with a short introduction, placing the carving in its cultural context. Accompanied by detailed illustrations, all steps involved in creating each piece are explained. From studying the Native originals, deciding whether to exactly replicate or modify the template, to wood selection, design, and the rough carving of the form – the authors guide the reader every step of the way.
Allan & Gill Bridgewater
192 pages, 21 × 28 cm, numerous illustrations and patterns, flexible cover
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