{"product_id":"yakuglas-legacy-5","title":"Yakuglas' Legacy","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharlie James (1867–1937) was a premier carver and painter from the Kwakwaka'wakw First Nation of British Columbia. Also known by his ceremonial name Yakuglas, he was a prolific artist and activist during a period of severe oppression for First Nations people in Canada. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eYakuglas’ Legacy \u003c\/i\u003eexamines the life of Charlie James. During the early part of his career James created works primarily for ritual use within Kwakwaka'wakw society. However, in the 1920s, his art found a broader audience as he produced more miniatures and paintings. Through a balanced reading of the historical period and James’ artistic production, Ronald W. Hawker argues that James’ shift to contemporary art forms allowed the artist to make a critical statement about the vitality of Kwakwaka'wakw culture. \u003ci\u003eYakuglas’ Legacy, \u003c\/i\u003eaided by the inclusion of 123 colour illustrations, is at once a beautiful and poignant book about the impact of the Canadian project on Aboriginal people and their artistic response.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"By Ronald W. Hawker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55075360997756,"sku":"9781442620148","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/4980\/0541\/files\/9781442620148_7b3e196d-0f88-48ab-b46d-4f09800c705c.jpg?v=1743626472","url":"https:\/\/combined-academic.myshopify.com\/products\/yakuglas-legacy-5","provider":"Combined Academic Publishers - Mare Nostrum Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}