Author: MACDUFF, ALISTAIR
Title: Lords of the Stone: An Anthology of Eskimo Sculpture *Signed by Author*
Description: Canada: Whitecap Books Ltd, 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0920620353. Illustrated by Galpin, George M.. 151 pages. Author's flowing signature upon title page. "A poetic appreciation of the beauty of Inuit art in general and the illustrated works in particular... George Galpin has photographed (in colour) 82 pieces from 8 major Arctic communities, as well as Greenland and several smaller settlements. These works are a distillation of the many hundreds of pieces which have passed through the author's hands when he was director of the Gallery of the Arctic, in Victoria, British Columbia, and the represent the artist's achievements at the highest level. A book of lasting beauty, and a source of practical information, this work will delight anyone interested in the north and its people, as well as collectors of Inuit art, for many years to come." - from dust jacket. Gift greetings inside front board else clean and unmarked with very light wear. Two short closed tears to top edge of back panel of dust jacket which is now preserved in an archival-grade Brodart cover. Excellent copy.; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall; Lords of the Stone: An Anthology of Eskimo Sculpture *SIGNED BY AUTHOR* Alistair MacDuff George M. Galpin; Signed by Author(s). Very Good in Very Good dust jacket .

Keywords: 0920620353 : Canadiana Native Peoples