Knowledge Within: Treasures of the Northwest Coast

Knowledge Within: Treasures of the Northwest Coast explores and highlights seventeen significant Northwest Coast Indigenous material culture sites, showcasing diverse approaches to care and exhibition through the perspectives of individuals and institutions involved.

Format: Hardback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 25 October 2022
Publisher: Figure 1 Publishing

Knowledge Within: Treasures of the Northwest Coast delves into the captivating world of seventeen remarkable sites in the Pacific Northwest region, showcasing extensive collections of Northwest Coast Indigenous material culture. This insightful exploration highlights diverse approaches to preserving and exhibiting these invaluable treasures. Each chapter is penned by one or more individuals who have either worked or currently work within the organization being discussed, offering unique perspectives. These chapters adopt diverse approaches to the invitation to reflect upon the institution they explore. Some chapters chronicle the institution's history, while others delve into specific artifacts within the collection. Additionally, some chapters contemplate the profound significance of the ongoing work being undertaken to safeguard and preserve these treasures for both the present and future. Far from merely filling in the gaps and providing background information, these chapters unveil a much broader narrative, one that continues to unfold, with numerous characters—individuals, institutions, communities, artworks, and treasures—embarking on distinct yet often interconnected journeys.

Weight: 1588g
Dimension: 265 x 313 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781773270999