Item is an audio recording of a lecture by Haida artist Bill Reid, who discusses the transition in Northwest West Coast art from its primarily ceremonial function within First Nations society to the present day when, in his words, art is made almost exclusively for sale to the non-Indian community. The recording is Lecture #8 in the University of British Columbia's Center for Continuing Education Lecture Series on Traditions of North West Coast Indian Culture.
[rr_0024t1a] Item is a sound recording of Chief William Matthews of Masset, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia discussing Haida history. Topics include: the history of Haida villages, particularly the village of Masset; carver Robert Davidson who lived in Masset during his infancy; and traditional forms of fishing and agriculture.
[rr_0024t2a] Item is a sound recording of William Matthews discussing Haida history. Topics include: stories about fishing and hunting expeditions as a child; how he became involved in Council work in Masset; impact of the work done by Council on the village and improvements made; specific individuals involved in Council; differences in the approach between Council now and during his tenure; observations about life in Masset now and then.
Image of an old house and totem pole belonging to Chief Son-i-hat at Old Kasaan. This photograph is likely from a book by Marius Barbeau or Edward Linnaeus Keithahn.
In the foreground is the memorial pole by Bill Reid and Doug Cranmer. The newly constructed Haida and mortuary houses are in the background with other totem poles.
A bentwood box by Charles Edenshaw. The museum catalogue number on the slide label is incorrect and should read A9416. This photograph may be from an exhibit at the old Museum of Anthropology dealing with Northwest coast technology.
Image of a bentwood box by Charles Edenshaw. This photograph may be from an exhibit at the old Museum of Anthropology dealing with Northwest coast technology.
Image of a bentwood box by Charles Edenshaw. This photograph may be from an exhibit at the old Museum of Anthropology dealing with Northwest coast technology.