Northwest Coast Indian Art Series

Three activity books for children, ages 7 through 14, presenting the art of the Northwest Coast Indians as seen on boxes, ceremonial blankets & masks. Through the use of puzzles, games, designs, & illustrated stories by Yasu Osawa, children will explore the traditional & contemporary art & culture. Each book is packed with Northwest Coast Indian designs. These designs have been created by one of the following well known Indian artists, Nathon Jackson (Tlingit), Nancy Dawson (Kwakiutl), George David (Nuu-chah-nulth), & Greg Colfax (Makah). A special treat for the adults is the adult teaching guide with that "something extra." You will find this book an invaluable resource providing background information & ideas to use with groups of children in scouting or the classroom. The series includes three colored activity sheets for making a model bentwood box, button blanket, & cedar plank mask.McNutt, Nan is the author of 'Northwest Coast Indian Art Series', published 1991 under ISBN 9780961453442 and ISBN 0961453443.