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- Cradle of Civilizations
- Tribal Art of the Northwest Coast
- Asian Art
- Jammin
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Northwest Coast
When European explorers began to trade for furs along the narrow coastline areas now known as the Northwest Coast, they found a tribal population of more than fifty thousand people participating in the some of richest and most distinctive cultures in North America. These cultures had an organized system of art and design that pervaded both the ceremonial and daily lives of the tribal societies. Today, art remains an important force in the lives of the peoples of the Northwest Coast. Younger artists are trained in traditional art forms at centers such as the ?Ksan Village in Hazelton, British Columbia or by skilled relatives and family friends. By blending innovation and tradition in the practice of their art, today?s tribal artists provide a new view of the thriving life and culture of the Northwest Coast.
