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Totem-Post From the Haida Village of Masset ; Two British Columbian House-Posts With Totemic Carvings ; Remarks On Totemism

Totem-Post From the Haida Village of Masset ; Two British Columbian House-Posts With Totemic Carvings ; Remarks On Totemism

Edward Burnett Tylor

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
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Historia
ISBN:
9781019605097

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First published in 1899, this book provides a description and analysis of totemic carvings on totem posts from the Haida Village of Masset, as well as two British Columbian house-posts with totemic carvings. The author explores the meaning and significance of totemism in different cultures, and provides insights into the social and cultural significance of totem poles in the Pacific Northwest. This is an essential read for anyone interested in the cultural history of indigenous peoples in the Pacific Northwest.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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