Publisher's Synopsis
Totem-Post From The Haida Village Of Masset, Two British Columbian House-Posts With Totemic Carvings, Remarks On Totemism is a book written by Edward Burnett Tylor in 1898. The book contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of totem poles from the Haida Village of Masset in British Columbia, Canada. It also includes two British Columbian house-posts with totemic carvings.The book provides insights into the culture and beliefs of the indigenous people of British Columbia, particularly their use of totem poles as a means of communication and representation. Tylor's remarks on totemism offer a comprehensive analysis of the symbolic meanings and functions of totem poles in the lives of the people who created them.The book is an important historical document that provides valuable information about the art and culture of the Haida people and other indigenous communities in British Columbia. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the indigenous peoples of Canada.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
