[Norman measures width of model canoe]
- 12-12-01-12-01-06-a036724
- Item
- March 1987
Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds
Image is of Norman, Isaac, and Ron inspecting and measuring width of model canoe. Part of longhouse is visible in background of image.
[Norman measures width of model canoe]
Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds
Image is of Norman, Isaac, and Ron inspecting and measuring width of model canoe. Part of longhouse is visible in background of image.
[Norman measures width of model canoe]
Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds
Image is of Norman measuring the width of model canoe as Chip holds and steadies one end. Ron and Isaac stand next to the model to assist. Part of longhouse is visible in background of image.
[Norman measuring and marking before shaping]
Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds
Image is of Norman kneeling on top of (east) end of canoe log, holding a level. Part of museum exterior is visible in background of image.
[Norman measuring end of model]
Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds
Image is of Norman using ruler to measure one end of model canoe. Diagram depicting model canoe and measurements rests against wall in image background.
[Norman performs ceremonial pole raising dance and chant]
Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds
Image is of Norman standing on one side of the totem pole, prior to its raising. He stands in a slightly crouched position. Unidentified guests surround the totem pole and watch as Norman begins his ceremonial dance. The mall pillars are decorated with balloons.
[Norman performs ceremonial pole raising dance and chant]
Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds
Image is of Norman standing on one side of the totem pole, prior to its raising. Unidentified guests surround the totem pole and watch as Norman begins his ceremonial dance. Balloons decorate the mall pillars. He holds adzes in both hands.
[Norman performs ceremonial pole raising dance and chant]
Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds
Image is of Norman performing his ceremonial dance as he makes his way around the totem pole. He holds adzes in either hand. Unidentified persons are visible in image background, watching the process.
[Norman prepares for pole raising]
Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds
Image is of Norman walking towards the lower right corner of image. Unidentified persons secure a large totem pole to be raised. Three unidentified persons stand facing the totem pole in image background.
[Norman prepares for squirrel dance behind log]
Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds
Image is of the space between longhouse and canoe log. At the far end of the canoe log Norman prepares to begin his squirrel dance.
Norman prepares for squirrel dance on log
Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds
Image is of Norman walking around side of carving hut towards canoe log where he will perform his squirrel dance. Rob't and Sadie Tait are in the background, near doorway to carving hut.
[Norman prepares to blow out his birthday candles]
Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds
Image is of Norman standing between Reva Robinson and Isaac in front of the table holding two birthday cakes with lit candles. Unidentified persons stand around the table and in image background, watching. The gathering is held at an unidentified location.
[Norman preparing model canoe for third steaming]
Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds
Image is of Norman adjusting model canoe prior to third steaming. Model canoe has been tied with string to maintain its shape.
Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds
Image is of Norman with his hands and arms raised at conclusion of ceremony. Reva approaches him from the side.
Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds
Image is of Norman sitting on top of bowl carving while holding various objects. Chip, Ron, and Isaac stand around him, smiling and laughing.
Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds
Image is of Norman sitting on top of bowl carving while holding various objects. Reva, Chip, Ron, and Isaac stand around him, smiling and laughing.
Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds
Image is of Norman sitting on top of bowl carving while holding various objects. Reva, Chip, and Ron stand around him, smiling and laughing.
Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds
Image is of Norman sitting on top of bowl carving while holding various objects. Reva, Ron, Wayne(?), Chip, and Isaac stand around him, smiling and laughing.
[Norman sits on top of log following second block removal]
Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds
Image is of Norman sitting on top of the east end of the canoe log, following section removal.
[Norman sketches while inside carving hut]
Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds
Image is of Norman sketching on counter inside Mortuary house. Canoe model is displayed on shelf above him.
Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds
Image is of Norman and unidentified guests consuming refreshments and conversing. Part of museum and mortuary house exteriors can be seen in background.