The importance of the animals on the pole is explained. Part of the pole raising ceremony includes traditional dances and special clothing. A thorough explanation from a child's viewpoint. Marjorie M. Halpin. This book begins with a concise review of the cultures of the Northwest Coast Aboriginal nations.
Areas covered are wealth, family, mythology, ceremony and carving.
Available for duplication from Media Group Productions. Please refer to the title Art for Children. An Abenaki storyteller and an artist collaborate to make this book. Stories are accompanied by photographs of sculptures of animals made from beautiful stories and gems. This book provides 20 short biographies of European and North American artists.