Carving totem, inside end of bighouse [Alert Bay]
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Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of three men carving totem poles that would become part of the bighouse in Alert Bay, BC.
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Carving totem, inside end of bighouse [Alert Bay]
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of three men carving totem poles that would become part of the bighouse in Alert Bay, BC.
Carving totem poles for Alert Bay bighouse
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a set of totem poles that will become part of the longhouse in Alert Bay, BC. These poles were carved and raised before the rest of the structure.
Chief Councillor, Jam. Sewid and Tom Ohmeid, Fort Rupert
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of Chief James Sewid (Kwakwaka'wakw), in ceremonial dress and holding a carved and painted staff, and Tom Ohmeid(?) of Fort Rupert.
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Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a woman identified as Mrs. Sewid and four younger women identified as her daughters. All five of them are in ceremonial dress. They are standing outside, with a group of spectators behind them. It is not clear what type of event they are at. A stamp on the verso of the print indicates that it was printed in 1958.
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Tall totem pole, Alert Bay, BC
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a totem pole in Alert Bay, BC. This pole has been called the world's tallest totem pole, though this is a disputed fact since it is actually comprised of two pieces. The pole is not specific to a particular family, but represents multiple tribes of the Kwakwaka'wakw. The pole was completed in the late 1960's and raised in 1973. It is located near the Big House.
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Carving houe posts for Alert Bay Bighouse
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of two men carving a set of house posts that will become part of the bighouse in Alert Bay, BC. These posts were carved and raised before the rest of the structure.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of the exterior of the longhouse in Alert Bay, BC.