Analysis of Northwest Coast Indian Art Form

Today, the masterworks of Northwest Coast Indians are revered as some of the world's most impressive achievements by primitive artisans. Painted and carved wooden screens, chests, storage and cooking boxes, dishes, rattles, crest hats, and ceremonial paraphernalia display a rare artistic skill and showcase the craftsmen's unique connection with their environment.

After spending years examining numerous artifacts from Bella Coola to Yakutat Bay and creating objects in a similar style himself, artist and teacher Bill Holm shares the findings of his research in this beautifully illustrated book. With his extensive knowledge of Indian art, Holm highlights the relationship between the diverse pieces in terms of their two-dimensional surface decoration, despite variations in origin, material, size, and purpose.

The author provides a detailed analysis of color, line, and texture usage, spatial organization, and common forms like ovoids, eyelids, U forms, and hands and feet. The evidence supporting his conclusions serves as a valuable resource for future researchers in the field.

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