Learning to Carve Argillite
Based on Haida artist Robert Davidson's own childhood experiences, this beautiful story highlights learning through observation, as well as the role of Elders in sharing knowledge and mentorship.Learning to carve is a lifelong journey. With the help of his father and grandfather, a boy on Haida Gwaii practises to become a skillful carver. As he carefully works on a new piece, he remembers a trip to Slatechuck Mountain to gather the argillite, as well as his father's words about the importance of looking back to help us find our way.Written by the creators of Potlatch as Pedagogyk'ad'a Principles to life through the art of Janine Gibbons.
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- ISBN: 9781553799856
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32 pages. - Publisher [Place of publication not identified] : Portage & Main Press, 2021.
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General Note: | Electronic book. GMD: electronic resource. |
Reproduction Note: | Electronic reproduction. [S.l.] Portage & Main Press 2021 Available via World Wide Web. |
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