Author: SWINTON, GEORGE
Title: Sculpture of the Eskimo
Description: Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1972. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0771083718. 255 pages including index. Profusely illustrated in colour and black and white. "...An attempt to put into words a world that I have known and loved for some twenty years... The purpose of this book is to... reveal not to instruct. The book itself, in addition to being an affirmation of my faith and a disclosure of my feelings, also attempts to come to grips with the nature of our continuous intrusions, the aesthetics of contemporary Eskimo artists, and their feelings toward art and contemporary life." - from Foreward. Prior owner's name upon front endpaper, title page and page 79 else unmarked. Moderate warp to front board. Average wear to brown cloth-covered boards. Binding intact. A respectully handled copy of a wonderful compilation.; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall; Sculpture of the Eskimo 255 pages including index. Profusely illustrated in colour and black and white. "...An attempt to put into words a world that I have known and loved for some twenty years... The purpose of this book is to... reveal not to instru. Good .

Keywords: 0771083718 255 . Native Peoples