Title: Totems
Author: Anonymous
Publisher: Not stated
City: “Printed in U.S.A.”
Date & Edition: Not stated, but can be dated to 1930 or later by phtotograph.
Binding : Softcover pamphlet, bound with cord.
Pages: 12 pages including front and back covers
Illustrations: 6 illustrations, including detailed diagram of totem with symbology described. Two color printing - black and ochre.
Book Details: This original pamphlet describing the lives of Canadian First Nations leaders Chief Mathias Joe Capilano and his father, Chief Joe Capilano, focuses on the symbology of the famed Squamish clan totem. The cover shows that totem pole and the inside cover shows Chief Mathias holding it. That image is based on a famous photograph of Chief Mathias Joe Capilano that was taken by Stuart Thomson in 1930. That photo resides in the archives of the City of Vancouver, in British Columbia. Included with the pamphlet is a double matted reproduction of that photo with an auction description of the pamphlet, suitable for framing. The pamphlet is signed in pencil by Chief Mathias Joe Capilano on the inside front cover.
Condition: Very good vintage condition. No stains, tears, or other damage to pages. Very slight creasing of covers. The matted photograph is encased in plastic which causes the distortion and reflection shown in the photos above. No damage to photo or mat.
Title: Totems
Author: Anonymous
Publisher: Not stated
City: “Printed in U.S.A.”
Date & Edition: Not stated, but can be dated to 1930 or later by phtotograph.
Binding : Softcover pamphlet, bound with cord.
Pages: 12 pages including front and back covers
Illustrations: 6 illustrations, including detailed diagram of totem with symbology described. Two color printing - black and ochre.
Book Details: This original pamphlet describing the lives of Canadian First Nations leaders Chief Mathias Joe Capilano and his father, Chief Joe Capilano, focuses on the symbology of the famed Squamish clan totem. The cover shows that totem pole and the inside cover shows Chief Mathias holding it. That image is based on a famous photograph of Chief Mathias Joe Capilano that was taken by Stuart Thomson in 1930. That photo resides in the archives of the City of Vancouver, in British Columbia. Included with the pamphlet is a double matted reproduction of that photo with an auction description of the pamphlet, suitable for framing. The pamphlet is signed in pencil by Chief Mathias Joe Capilano on the inside front cover.
Condition: Very good vintage condition. No stains, tears, or other damage to pages. Very slight creasing of covers. The matted photograph is encased in plastic which causes the distortion and reflection shown in the photos above. No damage to photo or mat.
