MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION
Dates:
1954
Abstract:
A work intended as a sequel to Barbeau (1953), "Haida myths illustrated in argillite carvings," National Museum of Canada, Museum Bulletin 127. In addition to discussing Skidegat and Masset carvers and their work, the author presents material on carvers as medicine men, material on shamanism and witchcraft, classification of the subjects of statuettes (chiefs and illustration of myths). An appendix includes myths recorded by William Beynon among the Skidegate, Tsimshian, and Niska from 1952-1954.
Call #:
Mss.970.6.B23h
Extent:
1 volume(s)
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