Totem-Post From the Haida Village of Masset; Two British Columbian House-Posts With Totemic Carvings; Remarks On Totemism

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First published in 1899, this book provides a description and analysis of totemic carvings on totem posts from the Haida Village of Masset, as well as two British Columbian house-posts with totemic carvings. The author explores the meaning and significance of totemism in different cultures, and provides insights into the social and cultural significance of totem poles in the Pacific Northwest. This is an essential read for anyone interested in the cultural history of indigenous peoples in the Pacific Northwest.