Kwakiutl Indian Totem Pole, Alert Bay, B. C.
- 81-04-a033250
- Item
- [ca. 1960 - 1990]
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
This totem features a double headed serpent , Sisiutl, a Raven figure and a Thunderbird. Photograph by Eric J. Cooke.
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Kwakiutl Indian Totem Pole, Alert Bay, B. C.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
This totem features a double headed serpent , Sisiutl, a Raven figure and a Thunderbird. Photograph by Eric J. Cooke.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
View of a Kwakiutl totem pole on Alert Bay, Cormorant Island, British Columbia. Pole stands in Nimpkish Band Cemetery and was carved by Willie Seaweed with Joe Seaweed. It is a memorial to Billie Moon and was carved in 1931. It depicts a Thunderbird grasping the head of Dzoonokwa, a giantess. See also images a033236, a033242, and a033247, which also depict this pole.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl) Memorial Totem Poles, on Namgis Burial Grounds, Alert Bay, Cormorant Island, BC, British Columbia, Canada -Front Totem Pole: Kolus sits atop Cedar Man, above Sun Figure and Killer Whale. A cross and two buildings are visible image left of the totem poles.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Interior view of a church focusing on a large stained glass window. An altar and pews are also visible. See also item a033270.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Interior view of a church focusing on a large stained glass window. An altar and pews are also visible. See also item a033269.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a fish processing line, likely in a canning factory.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of women working in a cannery.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of an unidentified woman standing in the forest in front of a tree that has a face carved into it and painted. The tree is likely in or near Alert Bay, BC.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a dancer at an outdoor gathering (potlatch?), with a large crowd watching.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a dancer at an outdoor event, possibly a potlatch. A crowd is around the dancer, including others in ceremonial dress.
Two men in regalia on dock, Alert Bay
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of two men in ceremonial dress standing on a dock in Alert Bay, BC. One man is wearing a headdress. The other is holding a carved pole.
Alert Bay, centenary celebrations (?)
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a group in ceremonial dress gathered in a deck. Flags with the words "Centenary, 1858, 1958" are hanging on a wall behind the crowd, suggesting that they may be gathered for an event celebrating British Columbia's centenary in 1958.
Alert Bay, centenary celebrations (?)
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Portrait of a woman and two girls in ceremonial dress, standing outside at an event of some kind. Based on details in similar images in this file, it is possible that they are gathered for an event celebrating British Columbia's centenary in 1958.
Salmon barbecue, Alert Bay (?)
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of an outdoor salmon barbecue. A number of people are gathered around, some in ceremonial dress. The photograph was likely taken in or near Alert Bay, BC. A body of water and snow-capped mountains are visible in the background.
Dancers at potlatch, Alert Bay (?)
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of dancers at an indoor potlatch or other event, likely in or near Alert Bay, BC.
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 pole and gravestones in a cemetery in Alert Bay, BC.
Thunderbird totem pole, Alert Bay
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a totem pole in Alert Bay, BC. The pole features two figures: a human figure on the bottom with outstretched arms, and a thunderbird on top.
Group in ceremonial dress, Alert Bay
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Portrait of a group wearing ceremonial dress. They are standing outside, likely at a gathering of some kind in Alert Bay, BC. A crowd is visible behind them. The group includes a man and two women, and two children. The man is wearing a mask.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of performers behind a tall wooden board/wall. One is dressed like an animal, possibly a wolf, with a mask and furry costume. Two other performers stand nearby. Based on the content of this and related images in this file, this photograph was likely taken at an outdoor event in Alert Bay, BC.