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Masks on display in Montréal for the Museum of Anthropology's Northwest Coast exhibit for "Man and His World".

Masks on display in Montréal for the Museum of Anthropology's Northwest Coast exhibit for "Man and His World".

Masks on display in Montréal for the Museum of Anthropology's Northwest Coast exhibit for "Man and His World".

Masks on display in Montréal for the Museum of Anthropology's Northwest Coast exhibit for "Man and His World".

Masks on display in Montréal for the Museum of Anthropology's Northwest Coast exhibit for "Man and His World".

Masks on display in Montréal for the Museum of Anthropology's Northwest Coast exhibit for "Man and His World".

Masks on display in Montréal for the Museum of Anthropology's Northwest Coast exhibit for "Man and His World".

Masks on display in Montréal for the Museum of Anthropology's Northwest Coast exhibit for "Man and His World".

Image depicts canoes, house, house posts, and totem poles on a shoreline in Masset, Haida Gwaii, B. C. Handwritten inscription on the verso reads "This is a Indian Village in Masset B. C. at the turn of the century. As you can see there are a lot of wooden shacks, totem poles and canoes. it is a very wild and remote area [redacted]. grandfather Crosby used to travel to these remoat [sic] villages by canoe." Image appears to be reproduction of a039351.

Image depicts canoes, house, house posts, and totem poles on a shoreline in Masset, Haida Gwaii, B. C. Printed around the border of the image is the photographer information "PHOTOGRAPHED BY R. MAYNARD, VICTORIA, . . . B. C." Handwritten inscription on the border reads "Massett [sic] Village Q. Ch. Is." Printed on the verso is the photographer information with the inscription "R. Maynard, Photographic Artist, AND DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS, COR. OF DOUGLAS AND JOHNSON STS., VICTORIA, B. C. -- Views of British Columbia and Vancouver Island for Sale." A handwritten inscription reads "Indian Totems Queen Charlotte's Island".

Image depicts a carving (possibly concrete) of a fish-like creature with a dorsal fin, mounted on stone. The inscription reads CHIEF WIEAHAKYSOU (?) Died Mar 1912 Aged 70 years.

Image depicts a totem pole with an inscription indicating that it is in memorial to a Chief who died. The pole depicts two similarly carved creatures that may be owls. Several buildings are visible behind the pole and mountains can be seen in the distance.

In the foreground is the memorial pole by Bill Reid and Doug Cranmer. The newly constructed Haida and mortuary houses are in the background with other totem poles.

Four men on horseback cross a river with four other horses carrying packs. At the river's distant shore trees and a tent-like structure are visible.

Men and horses with packs complete a river crossing and proceed into the forest. Mountains in distance.

Postcard depicts three women sitting and standing in front of a tipi with trees in the background. Verso of the postcard indicates the publisher is "The Valentine & Sons United Publishing Co. Limited."

Image depicts a partially carved pole, highlighting the mid section of the pole.

Image depicts a painting of a mink and clouds, created by Douglas Cranmer in 1965. Additional notes say, "Sh 50 Ap. 2.8"