Fonds consists of eight slides of totem poles being raised in the Haida Village at the University of British Columbia (UBC). The slides are dated May, 1962. The photographs were taken by George Szanto, the son-in-law of Geoffrey Andrew who was the Dean and Deputy President of UBC from 1947 to 1962.
The totem poles represented in the images were carved by Haida artist Bill Reid and 'Namgis artist Doug Cranmer. They were originally situated at UBC's Totem Park. They are now located on the grounds behind the Museum of Anthropology, and modelled on a 19th century Haida village.
Image depicts a side view of a completed frog mask. The head is green and black, with white used to highlight eyes and red for nose and mouth. The hair may be composed of braided cedar fibrers.
Image depicts a frontal view of a freestanding figure with white feet. The figure also has hands raised to chest height and wears a white vest decorated with crests. See also items a34571 and a34572 for other views of this carving.
Image depicts a side view of a freestanding carving. Painted in black, white, and red, it depicts a face with prominent ears, eyes, and mouth. In this view the white vest and hands are also visible. An unpainted section can be seen on the top of the head. See also items a34570 and a34571 for other views of this carving.
Image depicts a closeup of the head of a freestanding carving. Painted in black, white, and red, it depicts a face with prominent ears, eyes, and mouth. An unpainted section can be seen on the top of the head. See also items a34570 and a34572 for other views of this carving.
Image depicts a painting done on wood, depicting an eagle. The painting is flanked by two small carvings that face the painting, depicting a bear and an eagle.