A clear, ground‑level portrait of a living culture . This study presents the Kwakiutl of Vancouver Island through careful description and the voices of the people themselves. This volume frames the culture by its historical relations with neighboring groups and by the daily practices, crafts, and beliefs as seen by the Indians. It emphasizes field descriptions in the language of the people and outlines the research method that Boas used to capture the texture of Kwakiutl life. Detailed descriptions of customs, artifacts, and everyday practices - Insights into how tools, houses, and patterns are measured and built - Discussion of the tribal history and relations on the Northwest Coast - Illustrations and notes that illuminate how knowledge was gathered and presented Ideal for readers of anthropology, ethnography, and Pacific Northwest Indigenous cultures looking for a careful, firsthand look at Kwakiutl life.