Image is of Chip and Ron preparing for first steam outside. Chip handles model canoe that rests on top of longer component of steaming apparatus as Ron makes use of trash receptacle. Unidentified person stands next to video equipment in background of image.
Image is of Chip and Isaac making adjustments to model canoe, prior to first steam. Chip uses hammer and small tool(?) to puncture underside of model canoe. Isaac looks towards opening of apparatus from where steam is issuing.
Image is of Ron, Chip, and Isaac preparing second, longer component of steaming apparatus prior to inserting model canoe. Unidentified persons stand near video equipment, with one person documenting the process.
Image is of Ron, Chip, and Isaac preparing second, longer component of steaming apparatus prior to inserting model canoe. Unidentified persons stand near video equipment, with one person documenting the process.
Image is of Ron, Chip, Isaac, and Norman holding the model canoe on top of longer component of steaming apparatus. Steam is issuing from within. Unidentified person is visible in image background, watching the process.
Image is of Isaac and Ron leaning on piece of wood on top of trash receptacle. Chip stands behind them, next to steaming apparatus. Norman stands to the other (south) end of steaming apparatus, watching Isaac and Ron. Unidentified persons using video equipment to document the process are obscured by steam cloud in background of image.
Image is of Norman, Chip, and Ron preparing boards on which model canoe will be placed for steaming. Steaming apparatus and grate is visible behind them, in background of image.
Image is of totem poles, Mortuary house, longhouse, and partially stripped canoe log on MOA grounds. Image taken from a slight distance to demonstrate size relationship between canoe log and other objects.
Image is of Chip, Norman, Isaac, and Ron removing model canoe from steaming apparatus, following first steam. Table with tool and tracing board is situated next to apparatus.
Image is of Chip, Norman, Ron, and Isaac pressing edges of model canoe together following its first steam. Model canoe is covered with a blanket to prevent steam burns. Unidentified person stands at a slight distance behind grate, watching the process.
Image is of Chip, Norman, Ron, and Isaac pressing edges of model canoe together following its first steam. Model canoe is covered with a blanket to prevent steam burns. Unidentified persons, one with video equipment, stand at a slight distance behind grate, watching the process.
Image is of Norman, Ron, Isaac, and Chip inspecting model canoe post-steaming. Opening to steaming apparatus is visible on left side of image as steam continues to issue from within. Longhouse visible in background of image.
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. Steam cloud is visible in upper left corner of image. Part of longhouse is visible in background of image.
Image is of Chip, Norman, Ron, and Isaac discussing model canoe. Chip kneels near opening to steaming apparatus as Ron and Isaac hold onto and inspect model canoe. Part of longhouse is visible in background of image.