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Image from a Pow Wow at the Capilano Reserve in North Vancouver, BC.

Image from a Pow Wow at the Capilano Reserve in North Vancouver, BC.

Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. Image shows a man speaking at the pole raising. He is not identified, but it is likely Chief Weah (Willie Matthews).

Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows a man speaking into a microphone. He is unidentified but appears to be Chief Weah (Willie Matthews).

Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image is a portrait of an unidentified man, likely Chief Weah (Willie Matthews).

Image of a bear pole in Kitwancool, BC. This pole is pictured on page 119 of Carter's book Abundant Rivers.

Chief Thomas Hunt at memorial held for Chief Mungo Martin. Hunt is wearing a frontlet that is now in MOA’s collection - object ID: 3260/68. Image from the A similar image of the same scene is printed on page 29 of Carter's book "From History's Locker," with the caption: "Under the direction of Chief William Scow the assembled chiefs of the Kwakiutl Nation come forward to make speeches in honor of the late Chief Mungo Martin."

Image of Chief James King of the Hakwamees band, Kingcome Inlet holding a speaker's staff. A similar image is printed on page 47 of Carter's book From History's Locker. Staff is now in MOA's collection - object ID: A9181.

Portrait of Chief James King, Hakwamees band, Kingcome Inlet. A similar portrait is printed on page 47 of Carter's book "From History's Locker," with the caption: "Holding the speaker's staff is our equivalent of a master of ceremonies." Staff is now in MOA’s collection - object ID: A9181.