MOA Object ID numbers correspond to poles in the image from left to right.
A50030 carved by Bill Reid and Doug Cranmer (1961-62) as the frontal pole for the front of the Haida house, at the University of British Columbia, for display in Totem Park. Moved to the new Museum of Anthropology grounds in 1978. Pole was removed from the Haida House in 2000-09 and placed in a greenhouse tent for conservation treatment and drying. Pole was then re-raised in the Great Hall of the Museum on Oct. 31, 2002.
The Wasgo is a monster of Haida legend that had the ability to transform between wolf and sea creature. Carved and painted by Bill Reid and Doug Cranmer in 1962.
Staff and students packing items in the Museum of Anthropology's old location in the library basement. This was in preparation for moving to the Museum's new location.
Packing materials in the Museum of Anthropology's old location in the library basement. These materials were used to pack items to be moved to the museum's new location.
Packing materials in the Museum of Anthropology's old location in the library basement. These materials were used to pack items to be moved to the museum's new location.
