Display in the ethnic gallery at the opening exhibition of the Museum of Vancouver, curated by the Museum of Anthropology. The ethnic gallery was developed to showcase the diverse ancestry of the residents of Vancouver.
Clothing display in the ethnic gallery at the opening exhibition of the Museum of Vancouver, curated by the Museum of Anthropology. The ethnic gallery was developed to showcase the diverse ancestry of the residents of Vancouver.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A mask of a dragon head sits on top of a drum in the foreground, while two costumed performers play a second drum as spectators watch in the background.
A masked and costumed performer dancers with two performers dressed as a lion while musicians play instruments in the background and the audience watches. The dancers appear to be performing the dance of Mabu and Lion.