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Totem pole in field

Image depicts a large totem pole standing in a field and surrounded by some brush. This pole resembles one carved by Arthur Shaughnessy, raised in 1924 as a memorial for Chief Wakas . It depicts a Thunderbird with no wings, Dzunuk'wa, Grizzly Bear, Raven, and Sisiyutl.

Totem Pole in clearing

View of a Kwakiutl totem pole on Alert Bay, Cormorant Island, British Columbia. Pole stands in Nimpkish Band Cemetery and was carved by Willie Seaweed with Joe Seaweed. It is a memorial to Billie Moon and was carved in 1931. It depicts a Thunderbird grasping the head of Dzoonokwa, a giantess. See also images a033236, a033242, and a033247, which also depict this pole.

Totem pole construction

Several individuals, men and women, work on a totem pole located inside a tent. One wall of the tent has been pushed aside to reveal trees and sky in the distance. This appears to have been taken at the same time as item a033228.

Totem Pole close up

Closeup of very tall totem pole also depicted in item a033272. This pole resembles one reputed to be the world's tallest totem pole. Built in the late 1960s, it was raised in 1973. It is attributed to carver Jimmy Dick and stands 173 feet tall. In 2007 the top of this pole was blown off in high winds.

Totem pole and buildings

  • 30-30-01-30-01-01-a039233
  • Item
  • [1862-1937, predominant 1930-1937]
  • Part of John Mennie fonds

Item is a glass plate negative of a totem pole and adjacent buildings. Item is labelled, "Indian Village, Alert Bay BC"

Totem Pole Alert Bay, B. C.

View of totem pole from Alert Bay, B. C. depicting two figures: a man with a bird sitting on his head. Pole appears to be standing in an open area with trees in the background. Lower right corner contains the initials E. T. See also images a033242, a033247, and a033260, which depicts this same image.

Totem pole - [Thunderbird on Dzunukwa]

  • 30-30-01-30-01-01-a039008
  • Item
  • [1862-1937, predominant 1930-1937]
  • Part of John Mennie fonds

Labelled: "Indian Totem. Alert Bay B.C." Single pole at centre foreground. Bottom figure's arms are outstretched. Actual title: "Thunderbird on Dzunukwa." Top figure is Thunderbird and figure below is Dzunukwa. Pole was carved by Willie & Joe Seaweed in Blunden Harbour in 1931.

Totem pole - Alert Bay, BC

  • 30-30-01-30-01-01-a039012
  • Item
  • [1862-1937, predominant 1930-1937]
  • Part of John Mennie fonds

Labelled: "Alert Bay B.C.," followed by copyright symbol. Single pole at centre foreground. Fence and forest in background

Totem pole

  • 30-30-01-30-01-01-a039013
  • Item
  • [1862-1937, predominant 1930-1937]
  • Part of John Mennie fonds

Single pole centre as part of a decorated fence. Top figure is a sun.

Totem pole

  • 30-30-01-30-01-01-a039011
  • Item
  • [1862-1937, predominant 1930-1937]
  • Part of John Mennie fonds

Labelled: "Totem Poles." Close-up of figure's head facing proper right

Totem pole

  • 30-30-01-30-01-01-a039015
  • Item
  • [1862-1937, predominant 1930-1937]
  • Part of John Mennie fonds

View over wire fence into cemetery. 3 totem poles in view: one mid-ground centre; two in background

Totem pole

  • 30-30-01-30-01-01-a039228
  • Item
  • [1862-1937, predominant 1930-1937]
  • Part of John Mennie fonds

Item is a glass plate negative of a totem pole. Item is labelled, "TOTEM POLES. ALERT BAY. B.C"

Totem pole

  • 30-30-01-30-01-01-a039009
  • Item
  • [1862-1937, predominant 1930-1937]
  • Part of John Mennie fonds

Pole in foreground. Building and boardwalk in background

Totem pole

  • 30-30-01-30-01-01-a039016
  • Item
  • [1862-1937, predominant 1930-1937]
  • Part of John Mennie fonds

Pole mid-ground centre. Lower figure has arms outstretched.

Totem pole

A man and a woman are posed with a totem pole inside a tent. They are perhaps painting or restoring the pole. A man at the far right of copy print appears to look at their work. Paint cans are visible on the floor. This photo appears to have been taken at the same time as item a033231.

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