Subseries consists of photographic slides and prints and contact sheets taken by Sawyer of Northwest Coast artifacts housed in various museums around North America and Europe. Some of the artifacts include the following: masks; hats and helmets; headdresses and frontlets; fishing equipment; weavings and blankets; armor and weaponry; shaman regalia; boxes; and various household items such as bowls. A majority of the slides contain additional information about the artifact depicted in it. This information may include the following: name of the artifact; the First Nations community from which the artifact originated from; the museum and/or location of the artifact; the dimensions of the artifact; and/or the date of the artifact’s creation.
Image looking down onto a rocky beach, with islands and mountains visible across the water. Image was likely taken near the site of the former Skedans village.
Image looking out across a body of water, with a grassy area in the foreground, and hills across the water in the background. Image likely taken in or near Skidegate.
Image shows part of a structure and old road or driveway, located near the water. Mountains are visible in the background across the water. Image likely taken in or near Skidegate.
File consists of images taken in the village of Masset on Haida Gwaii. Subjects include copper paintings, a painting of a young Haida woman, and scenery.
