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Carving totem poles for Alert Bay longhouse
Photograph of the interior totem poles of the longhouse in Alert Bay, BC, while the poles are still being carved. These poles were carved and raised before the rest of the structure. Two boys are standing near the poles.
Carving houe posts for Alert Bay Bighouse
Photograph of two men carving a set of house posts that will become part of the bighouse in Alert Bay, BC. These posts were carved and raised before the rest of the structure.
Carving totem poles for Alert Bay bighouse
Photograph of a set of totem poles that will become part of the longhouse in Alert Bay, BC. These poles were carved and raised before the rest of the structure.
Killer Whale arch, Alert Bay cemetery
View of the Killer Whale Arch located at the entrance to the Kwatiul Indian Cemetery. This arch is a memorial to a boy lost at sea. Located at Alert Bay, British Columbia. Several crosses and memorial totem poles are visible behind this archway.
Photograph of pole and gravestones in a cemetery in Alert Bay, BC.
Photograph of pole and gravestones in a cemetery in Alert Bay, BC.
Photograph of pole and gravestones in a cemetery in Alert Bay, BC.
Photograph of the exterior of the longhouse in Alert Bay, BC.
Tall totem pole, Alert Bay, BC
Photograph of a totem pole in Alert Bay, BC. This pole has been called the world's tallest totem pole, though this is a disputed fact since it is actually comprised of two pieces. The pole is not specific to a particular family, but represents multiple tribes of the Kwakwaka'wakw. The pole was completed in the late 1960's and raised in 1973. It is located near the Big House.
Mildred Laurie
Gov. General and Mrs. Mitchner [sic] visit to Alert Bay
Photograph of former Canadian Governor General Roland Michener and two unidentified individuals, standing near two totem poles. The poles may be in the Namgis Burial Grounds.
Mildred Laurie
Gov. General and Mrs. Mitchner [sic] visit to Alert Bay
Photograph of former Canadian Governor General Roland Michener and his wife at what appears to be the Namgis Burial Grounds in Alert Bay, BC. The poles were possibly made by Charlie James.
Mildred Laurie
From all over the place, raising totem in Alert Bay
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of a totem pole in Alert Bay, BC, at the grave of the Kwakiutl Chief Mungo Martin. The pole was carved to honor the Chief. This image shows the pole right after it has been raised, with the ropes used to raise it still attached. Additional information and images of this pole are featured on pages 28-33 of Carter's book "From History's Locker."
Anthony Carter
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of an indoor gathering in Alert Bay, a memorial for the Kwakiutl Chief Mungo Martin.
Anthony Carter
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of an indoor gathering in Alert Bay, a memorial for the Kwakiutl Chief Mungo Martin.
Anthony Carter
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of an indoor gathering in Alert Bay, a memorial for the Kwakiutl Chief Mungo Martin.
Anthony Carter
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of an indoor gathering in Alert Bay, a memorial for the Kwakiutl Chief Mungo Martin.
Anthony Carter
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of an indoor gathering in Alert Bay, a memorial for the Kwakiutl Chief Mungo Martin.
Anthony Carter
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of an indoor gathering in Alert Bay, a memorial for the Kwakiutl Chief Mungo Martin.
Anthony Carter
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of an indoor gathering in Alert Bay, a memorial for the Kwakiutl Chief Mungo Martin.
Anthony Carter
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of an indoor gathering in Alert Bay, a memorial for the Kwakiutl Chief Mungo Martin.
Anthony Carter