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Author:   Miriam Kahn ,  Erin Younger
Publisher:   University of Washington Press
Imprint:   University of Washington Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.735kg
ISBN:  

9780295985503

ISBN 10:   029598550
Pages:   200
Publication Date:   14 November 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Introduction: The Objects of Culture / Miriam Kahn 1. Hawaiian Pahu: Voice of the Gods / 'Iwalani Christian 2. Hawaiian Pahu: Foundation of the Hula / Moodette Ka-Apana 3. Samoan Tanoa: A Visible Symbol of Community / Veronica Leasiolagi Barber and Sapina Pele 4. Maori Korowai: Mantle of Status / Aotaumarewa Lorraine Elkington Morehouse 5. Micronesian Canoe: Reminder of a Way of Life / Rokuro Mesiab, with David Hawelmai 6. Vietnamese Incense Burner: Vehicle for Carrying Prayers / Rose Dang and Thuy Vu 7. Lao Khaen: Instrument of Spiritual Nourishment / Khampha Chantharangsy, with Kham Oui Sikhanthat 8. Philippine Santo Nino: Icon of the Holy Child / Jack Buzzard and Marcela Antonia Buzzard 9. Korean Gourd Cups: Symbol of a Perfect Union / Sonia Kim 10. Japanese Obutsudan: Altar to Remember Loved Ones / Reverend Dean Koyama 11. Japanese Taiko: Drum for Learning about Culture / Seattle Matsuri Taiko 12. Chinese New Year Foods: Meals that Bring Families Together / Maxine Chan, with Ron Chew, Donnie Chin, Helen Kay, and Laura Wong-Whitebear 13. Coast Salish Fish Hook: Reminder of the Importance of Salmon / Leonard Forsman 14. Coast Salish Voyaging Canoe: Carrier of the Culture / Peg Deam 15. Coast Salish River Canoe: A Place to Learn Patience / Vi Hilbert 16. Northwest Coast Wolf Headdress: Representatives of Who We Are / George David 17. Inupiaq Umiaq: Symbol of a Way of Life / Larry Ulaaq Ahvakana Conclusion: Voices Within Our Community / Erin Younger Suggested Reading List of Contributors Index

Reviews

Pacific Voices qualifies as a gem. As much as the vivid images, it's the individual voices that come through- of sacredness and laughter, spiritual courage and loss- that make this a book to treasure. * North Seattle Herald-Outlook * The book celebrates and affirms the sixteen cultures represented in the diverse population of Seattle today and it will be beneficial to professionals and students in ethnic and material culture studies, to member of ethnic groups, and to art enthusiasts..Pacific Voices affords us the sights that accompany the sounds, smells, and experiences of growing up, and growing old, among the people and things that matter to cultural identity. * H-Net * Pacific Voices is a beautifully illustrated book. . . . the book's final section, a list of suggested readings on each object, is a welcome aspect of the publication. * H-Net *

Pacific Voices is a beautifully illustrated book... the book's final section, a list of suggested readings on each object, is a welcome aspect of the publication. H-Net The book celebrates and affirms the sixteen cultures represented in the diverse population of Seattle today and it will be beneficial to professionals and students in ethnic and material culture studies, to member of ethnic groups, and to art enthusiasts..Pacific Voices affords us the sights that accompany the sounds, smells, and experiences of growing up, and growing old, among the people and things that matter to cultural identity. H-Net Pacific Voices qualifies as a gem. As much as the vivid images, it's the individual voices that come through- of sacredness and laughter, spiritual courage and loss- that make this a book to treasure. North Seattle Herald-Outlook

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Miriam Kahn is professor of anthropology at the University of Washington and served as curator-in-charge for the

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