Rare Native American Coloring Book Northwest Coast First Nations Designs

Description: This is a rare, educational, and playful coloring book containing 55 pages of images. With designs by acclaimed artists such as Haida artist Reg Davidson, Nuu-chah-nulth artist Joe David, Coast Salish artist Susan Point, Gitksan aritst Walter Harris, Kwakwaka'wakw artist Richard Hunt, and Nisga'a artist Dempsey Bob....this book will keep kids entertained for hours. It is also a great way to introduce the concepts of formline and Northwest Coast design. This book contains many of the common Pacific Northwest animal symbols: Bear The elder kinsman. He teaches the legends and dances. The Bear is a symbol of strength and is always respected and treated as a high-ranking guest. Beaver The Beaver is known for its industriousness, creativity and building skills. It is often depicted with large incisors and a cross-hatched tail. Eagle The Eagle is a symbol of power, knowledge and prestige. The Eagle also represents friendship and peace to all. Frog The Frog is the voice of the people and a symbol of innocence, stability and communication. He is also considered to be good luck. Hummingbird The Hummingbird is the joyful messenger and a symbol of health. When a Hummingbird appears, healing will follow. Moon Protector and guardian of the earth, Moon Spirit watches over us and can change the way we feel. Raven The transformer. The creator. He placed the sun and moon in the sky so the world would have light and also put the trees on land and fish in water. Salmon The Salmon is the life source and the provider of food for all animals and humans. When salmon are seen in pairs, it symbolizes good luck. Sun The Sun Chief is the provider of healing energy, beauty and life. The Sun was put into the sky by Raven, and its rays are our means of travel between earth and sky. Thunderbird This mythological creature is the most powerful of all the spirits. He lives in the mountains and has lightning sticks under his wings. Whale The Whale is a communicator and highly regarded guardian of the sea. Whales travel together and symbolize long life and unity. Wolf This positive symbol is very family oriented. Wolves mate for life and share all responsibilities. Wolves are known as the land equivalent of the whale. 800x600 Normal 0 false false false EN-CA X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Keywords: "native childrens book", "aboriginal childrens book", "robert davidson", "norval morrisseau", "how to carve book"

Price: 10 USD

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

End Time: 2024-01-26T22:25:20.000Z

Shipping Cost: 7 USD