The Whale House of the Chilkat
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"The Whale House of the Chilkat People" is a study of the Chilkat tribe in Alaska, written by the famous American anthropologist George Thornton Emmons. The book reveals the unique culture of this indigenous people located in the northwestern United States. The author examines in detail the residential traditions of the Chilkat people, in particular the construction of "whale houses" - special structures made from whale skins. The book is an important document for studying the ethnography of this region and the practices of Native American tribes.
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- George Thornton Emmons
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2011-05-21
- Title
- The Whale House of the Chilkat
- Subject
- Chilkat Indians
GN
Indians of North America -- Dwellings
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"The Whale House of the Chilkat People" is a study of the Chilkat tribe in Alaska, written by the famous American anthropologist George Thornton Emmons. The boo...