Bella Coola ceremony and art

Summary: A study to reveal the relationship of Bella Coola ceremonialism and art (animalistic and manistic creemonial, masks and accompanying accoutrements) with other aspects of Bella Coola society. Includes an analytical summary of Bella Coola art style.

Record details

Physical Description: print
vii, 153 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Publisher: Ottawa : National Museums of Canada, 1975.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Summary in French. Errata slip inserted.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Bibliography: p. 144-148.
Formatted Contents Note:	Social organization, mythology and ceremonialism -- The Bella Coola ceremonial year -- The meaning and significance of traditional Bella Coola ceremonial art -- Traditional Bella Coola art -- Contemporary Bella Coola ceremonialism and art.
Language Note:	Text in English.