File contains images of the unveiling of Robert Davidson's work "Raven Bringing Light to the World" at the Museum of Anthropology, UBC. In addition are also images of dancers and performance at the opening
Interviewees include: Jim Hart (2 tapes) Dorothy Grant Terry Starr Susan Point (re: [Time]) Norman Tait Alexander Peters Rita Barnes (re: feast dishes MOA's Great Hall, 2 Dec. 2002) Glen Tallio Robert Davidson Dempsey Bob (2 tapes) William White (2 tapes) Stolo Doreen Jensen Richard Sumner (28 January 1997) David Gladstone Tim Paul Richard Hunt (re: Shark mask) Cryl Carpenter Russell Smith Bill Reid Leona Sparrow Alfred Scow
Robert Davidson carving in Montréal at the Museum of Anthropology's Northwest Coast exhibit for "Man and His World." Robert Davidson was brought to Montréal to carve in the "Daily Life" pavilion. While he carved on weekdays, Bill Reid filled in for the weekends.
Robert Davidson carving in Montréal at the Museum of Anthropology's Northwest Coast exhibit for "Man and His World." Robert Davidson was brought to Montréal to carve in the "Daily Life" pavilion. While he carved on weekdays, Bill Reid filled in for the weekends.
Robert Davidson carving in Montréal at the Museum of Anthropology's Northwest Coast exhibit for "Man and His World." Robert Davidson was brought to Montréal to carve in the "Daily Life" pavilion. While he carved on weekdays, Bill Reid filled in for the weekends.
Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows a section of the pole after it has been raised. A man is standing nearby with a video camera, and a crowd is gathered in the background.
Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows Davidson speaking into a microphone, wearing what appears to be ceremonial clothing and a headdress. A crowd is gathered around him.
Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows a woman in what appears to be ceremonial dress, holding an instrument(?).
Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows two men and a woman standing at a microphone. They are inside at a banquet.
Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows an older man standing in front of a painting on a piece of wood. The image was shot outside.
Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows an older man standing in front of a painting on a piece of wood. The image was shot outside.
Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image is an aerial shot showing the totem pole lying on the ground near the hole in the ground into which it will be propped. Ropes are attached to the pole to raise it, and people have begun to line up to help pull the ropes.