The double-curve motive in northeastern Algonkian art

A discussion of the use of several design elements in Algonkian art by different native groups, with emphasis on a primary element known as the double-curve motive, as well as their origin, nature, and possible symbolism. Among the tribes identified in the paper as users of the double-curve motive a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Government Printing Office 1914
Subjects:
Indian art > North America
Algonquian Indians
eskimo*
montagnais
naskapi
Newfoundland studies
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/cns/id/105530
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Summary:A discussion of the use of several design elements in Algonkian art by different native groups, with emphasis on a primary element known as the double-curve motive, as well as their origin, nature, and possible symbolism. Among the tribes identified in the paper as users of the double-curve motive are the Montagnais, Naskapi, and Eskimo of Labrador. Part of the two series "Memoir (Geological Survey of Canada) 42", and "Memoir (Geological Survey of Canada). Anthropological series no. 1". Includes bibliographical references.

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