Eye of the Shaman: The Visions of Piona Keyuakjuk by David Turner (English) Hard

Description: Eye of the Shaman by David Turner, Piona Keyuakjuk In Eye of the Shaman, author David Turner introduces readers to Inuit artist and visionary Piona Keyuakjuk. During a series of visits to Pangnirtung, a small town located on Baffin Island in the territory of Nunavut, Turner came to know this remarkable individual, gaining deep insight into his life and art. The book includes nearly 150 colour illustrations, including numerous photographs of Pionas sculptures as well as the complete contents of Pionas 104-page Sketchbook. The result is a book sure to fascinate and enlighten. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography David Turner is Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, having taught and conducted research in the Department of Anthropology and Centre for Religious Studies since 1975. His early interest in the Australian Aborigines took him to the University of Western Australia in Perth, where he completed his Ph.D. in Anthropology (with special commendation) in 1971. Following this he established the Aboriginal Studies program at the Australian National University. In 1973 he returned to Canada to teach, first at the University of Manitoba and then at the University of Toronto. His other books include Tradition and Transformation: A Study of Aborigines in the Groote Eylandt Area, Northern Australia and Return to Eden: A Journey through the Promised Landscape of Amagalyuagba. He currently resides in his home town of Perth, Ontario. Review "This nonfiction book describes the compelling relationship between a university professor, David Turner, and an Inuit artist, Piona Keyuakjuk. Piona grew up in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, and currently lives in his community, making a living from the sale of his art to tourists and art galleries. A fascinating relationship grows between Professor Turner, who returns several times to the community, and the artist, who tells stories about Inuit shamanism through sculpture and later his pencil crayon drawings. The book is 175 pages; the last 105 pages are dedicated to reprinting Pionas sketchbook in full color. Many of the drawings show a shamans ability to transform, taking on features of animals and drawing on them as helpers, for example, humans riding on the backs of birds or calling various helping animals such as ravens, owls, polar bears, and wolves. Turners purpose for writing the book is to revitalize lost knowledge about shamanism in the Arctic. In doing so, he supports Pionas act of Inuit shaman revival by including his drawings. "The strengths of the book are that it promotes a talented artist and his artwork by providing access to his story and works of art.... Overall, this book would appeal to the general interest of people wishing to learn about Inuit culture, art, history, anthropology, cultural geography, Indigenous studies, and religious studies."-- Tara Rose Hedican, Native American and Indigenous Studies Long Description In Eye of the Shaman, author David Turner introduces readers to Inuit artist and visionary Piona Keyuakjuk. During a series of visits to Pangnirtung, a small town located on Baffin Island in the territory of Nunavut, Turner came to know this remarkable individual, gaining deep insight into his life and art. The book includes nearly 150 colour illustrations, including numerous photographs of Pionas sculptures as well as the complete contents of Pionas 104-page Sketchbook. The result is a book sure to fascinate and enlighten. Details ISBN177244149X Author Piona Keyuakjuk Publisher Rocks Mills Press Year 2018 ISBN-10 177244149X ISBN-13 9781772441499 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2018-08-01 Pages 204 Imprint Rocks Mills Press Subtitle The Visions of Piona Keyuakjuk Illustrations 150 Illustrations Short Title Eye of the Shaman Language English UK Release Date 2018-08-01 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131003271;

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