Image is of Tait family members wearing button blankets and watching Norman as he performs his squirrel dance on top of the canoe log. Family members hold and beat skin drums as they chant
Image is of Tait family members wearing button blankets and watching Norman as he performs his squirrel dance on top of the canoe log. Family members hold and beat skin drums as they chant. Top center of longhouse is visible in the background.
Image is of Tait family members (Mercy and ?) wearing button blankets and watching Norman as he performs his squirrel dance on top of the canoe log. Top center of longhouse is visible in the background.
Image is of Mercy using adze to make first cut. Norman stands next to her and watches the process. Family members and guests watch from various angles.
Image is of Mercy blessing the canoe log with her hand. Norman stands to the side of cut section. Photographer stands with camera poised on left side of image.
Image is of Mercy and Sadie embracing in a hug, post-ceremony. Mercy holds a carving in one hand and umbrella in the other. Norman stands off to the side holding a rattle. Ron and Isaac watch from a slight distance.
Image is of unidentified person using adze to make their cut. Unidentified persons stand behind, watching the process. Part of museum exterior can be seen in the background.