Artist Bill Reid discusses the Haida legend of the Raven and the First Men and his carving based on the legend which is on display at the UBC Museum of Anthropology.
Bill Reid and Doug Cranmer carving the frontal plaque of double mortuary pole to be displayed near the Haida house at totem park. The pole (A50032) is now at MOA, on the grounds behind the museum.
Bill Reid stands near the interior house post of the Haida House. The date of this photograph is uncertain but may have been taken around 1960 when the structure was originally being built. The post in the photograph was carved by Bill Reid and Doug Cranmer.
Display for the exhibit "Northwest Coast Indian Art." Shows several items related to Bill Reid including a silver box, spoon, and bracelet, as well as prints and other examples of his work.
Display for the exhibit "Northwest Coast Indian Art." Shows several items related to Bill Reid including a silver box, spoon, and bracelet, as well as prints and other examples of his work.
Aerial view of Haida House after construction and carvings were complete. The date of the annotation must be incorrect as the double mortuary pole and the house front totem pole were not completed until 1962.
Aerial view of Haida House after construction and carvings were complete. The date of the annotation must be incorrect as the double mortuary pole and the house front totem pole were not completed until 1962.