ROM is a ‘ritual of diplomacy’, performed to establish or re-establish friendly relations with neighbouring communities by presenting them with elaborately-decorated totemic poles. The entire process of making, binding, and decorating the poles can extend over weeks and involves successive sessions of song and dance which culminate in a presentation ceremony.
xiii, 102 pages : illustrations (some col.), maps, portraits ; 25 cm. #180122
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