The Traditional Art of the Mask: Carving a Transformation Mask by Doug Congdon-M

Description: The Traditional Art of the Mask by Doug Congdon-Martin, Don Lelooska Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A rare look into the traditional ways of creating the beautiful masks that have brought such admiration to the native American carvers of the Pacific Northwest. Lelooska spent a lifetime creating these masks, a privilege bestowed upon him by the Kwakiutl. In this book, completed shortly before his death, he shares the traditional carving techniques with carvers everywhere. Step-by-step illustrated instructions. Publisher Description This is rare look into the traditional ways of creating the beautiful masks that have brought such admiration to the native American carvers of the Pacific Northwest. The masks of the Kwakiutl people of the Pacific Northwest are noted around the world for their bold colorful designs. Used for dramatic recreations of the ancestors adventures, they carry a depth of social, historical, and religious meaning. Lelooska has spent a lifetime creating these masks, a privilege bestowed upon him by the Kwakiutl. He has recreated many of the ceremonial masks which were lost or destroyed when the potlach was, for a time, outlawed. His masks are used in the traditional dances both at the revived gatherings and at recreations of the dances presented by the Lelooska Foundation in Ariel, Washington. Now he shares the traditional carving techniques with carvers everywhere. The Kwakiutl carvers are known particular for their transformation or opening masks, which change or open to reveal a second, inner mask. The mask carved in this new book is just such a mask, beautiful in its design and its complexity. Each step is illustrated and described to help the carver recreate the mask on his or her own. This is a unique and much awaited book by one of Americas foremost artists. 360 colour photographs Author Biography Douglas Congdon-Martin, the editor and photographer for this work, has written numerous books, including previous volumes for the California Heritage Museum. He lives in southeastern Pennsylvania. Details ISBN 0764300288 ISBN-13 9780764300288 Title The Traditional Art of the Mask Author Doug Congdon-Martin, Don Lelooska Format Paperback Year 1997 Pages 80 Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd GE_Item_ID:136560003; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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