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Friday, January 8, 2010

Artists and Artisans



Totem poles,the monumental artistic creations of the native peoples of the North Pacific Coast,are so well known that it is easy to forget the many other ways their artistic style was expressed, in statuary, architecture and utilitarian objects such as the oil dish to the left or the Chilkat blanket to the right. The Royal BC Museum has a wonderful selection of a wide range of objects, both historical and contemporary, that are of striking beauty and outstanding craftsmanship.

3 comments:

Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.com said...

I have been to this museum on my one-day visit to Victoria and it does indeed have a superb collection of art of the indigenous people of the North Pacific Coast.

Chuck Pefley said...

It is easy to remembered for specific crafts. Thanks for the reminder.

Louis la Vache said...

For a moment, «Louis» thought that was a photo of his former father-in-law....