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Down from the Shimmering Sky: Masks of the Northwest Coast

Vancouver Art Gallery; Peter MacNair; Robert Joseph; Bruce Grenville

Synopsis:
The Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest Coast have produced a rich legacy of carved and painted objects such as the ceremonial mask. Today's mask makers are among the region's finest artists. This book features the history, use, and meaning of more than 150 masks from collections throughout North America and Europe. 175 illustrations, 25 in color.

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Other editions: 2009, 2009, Softcover - 2009, 2009, Softcover - 2007, 2006, 2005, 2005, 2004, 2004