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Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good +. First Edition. Over their life times Marianne and Walter Koerner contributed to the preservation and recognition of First Nations Northwest Coast art. Their collection is now housed in the Museum of Anthropology. Read more about : horn, cedar, bone, ivory, bark, abalone, and coppers. Also ; totem poles, potlatch, crest art, mythical beings, ceremonial frontlet, Ninstints, and Sitka. Cond : Paper wrapper (stapled) is white and gold, with lettering similar. Small carved totem on cover. Staples tight, colours bright. Very light soiling. No names, marks, creases, nor tears. Excellent reference . Quote (p. 30) : " Whistles and rattles for use in singing and oratory were generally made of red or yellow cedar. Batons, or music sticks, were used to beat time to dancing or singing. the carved ones were permanent heirlooms. Carved staffs, decorated with ._._._. ." Size: 4to. Colour Photographs (illustratore). …