Aleut and Eskimo Art: Tradition and Innovation in South Alaska


This book explores traditional art from the people of the Alaska Peninsula, Kodiak Island, and the Prince William Sound. Ray examines the art in the cultural and geographic settings and discusses each object's origin, function and aesthetic value.

Discusses the history, materials, and functions of the ceremonial objects and folk arts of the Aleut and Supgiaq people.

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1981
Book/Publication
University of Washington Press
4
BA84
Artwork
© 1981 by Dorothy Jean Ray
Found in collection, Chugachmiut Heritage Archive