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A World of Faces

Masks of the Northwest Coast Indians

Edward Malin

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English
Timber Press
26 June 2009
An exploration of the meaning behind the treasured masks created by artisans for ritual purposes, or simply for enjoyment. The author presents a photo gallery of outstanding examples. This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white.
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Imprint:   Timber Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Height: 178mm,  Width: 254mm,  Spine: 9mm
Weight:   303g
ISBN:   9780917304057
ISBN 10:   0917304055
Pages:   168
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Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  A / AS level ,  Further / Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Edward Malin is an anthropologist whose professional life has been dedicated to the study of Northwest Coast Indians. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in cultural anthropology and East Asian studies from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Before retiring from the Japanese studies program at the University of Portland, he served as chairman of the humanities department at the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, Oregon; chairman and associate professor in social sciences at Marylhurst College; teacher of folklore and cultural anthropology at Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon; and a consultant with the U.S. Department of the Interior, Indian Arts & Crafts Board. Malin has also been a lecturer for the Seattle Art Museum and the Ethnic Arts Council. He resides in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

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