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Synopsis
Hans Himmelheber describes the cultural and artistic heritage of the Yup'ik in southwestern Alaska during the late 1930s. His work is remarkable because he emphasized drawing, carving, and painting as part of a narrative process instead of focusing on Yup'ik art as artifacts. Eskimo Artists is rich in examples attributed to named orators, and interpretation is kept to a minimum. Himmelheber includes family histories, daily and ceremonial activities of the men and women he met, and their opinions about artistic expression.
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About the Author
Ann Fienup-Riordan is a cultural anthropologist and recipient of the Alaska Federation of Natives President's Award for her work with Alaska Natives. She has written and edited more than twenty books on Yup ik history and oral traditions.
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- PublisherUniversity of Alaska Press
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 0912006692
- ISBN 13 9780912006697
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages83
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