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Picture-writing of the American Indians, Vol. 2 Foreword by J. W. Powell.

Summary:

Volume 1 of most complete account of Indian picture writing ever ? with 1,290 illustrations and 54 additional plates (total in set) depicting inscriptions on stone, bone, skins, feathers, quills, shells, earth, copper, wood, fabrics, pottery, and even the human body. Symbols of trade, war, peace, traditions, custom, history, games, more.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0486228428
  • ISBN: 9780486228426
  • Physical Description: 2 volumes (x, 822 pages) : illustrations ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: New York : Dover Publications, [1972].

Content descriptions

General Note:
Reprint of the 1893 ed.
Subject:
Picture-writing, Indian.
Indians of South America

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Northwest Indian College.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lummi Library E 59 .W9 M35 1972 v. 1 021292 Stacks Reshelving -
Lummi Library E 59 .W9 M35 1972 v. 1 259037 Stacks Reshelving -