Arts and crafts of Micronesia
Subtitle: trading with tradition
By: Barbara Wavell
Publisher: Bess Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Honolulu
Language: eng
Number of pages: 154
ISBN-13: 9781573063098
Subjects: Social life and customs; Ethnology; Handicraft; Micronesian Wood sculpture; Micronesian Arts; History
Description: "This image-driven book provides a detailed view of the artwork, craftsmanship, and history of the traditional arts of Micronesia using a unique blend of contemporary and historic collections to showcase such items as carved statuary, storyboards, model canoes, woven mats, baskets and fans. Over 130 full color photos illustrate the descriptions in the text. Wavell's book is an excellent comprehensive view of the artistic and practical handiwork of the peoples of Micronesia." --Publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 123-130).