Kwagiutl Masks: An Expression of Transformation
- 124-01-019
- Bestanddeel
- 1979
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Kwagiutl Masks: An Expression of Transformation
Campbell River, Agnes Alfred and Dorothy Hawkins
Item is a recording of Agnes Alfred and Dorothy Hawkins. Item was recorded by Daisy Sewid-Smith at Campbell River, prior to Martine Reid involvement. Item was translated by Daisy Sewid-Smith in 1979.
Item includes four cassette tapes with Agnes Alfred and Dorothy Hawkins talking about love songs; the Hamatsa mask song; permission to use the chant of the Nimpkish, of the Kwakiutl; and their life story.
Item was numbered by creator with roman number II.
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Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of totem pole carved by Charles James.
The pole was re-adzed and re-painted by Kwakwaka'wakw carver Mungo Martin before shipping to UBC in 1947. Repainted and repaired by Ellen Neel (1949) and by Mungo Martin (1950-51). It stood at Totem Pole Park, UBC Campus until it was re-located to the Museum's Great Hall ca. 1976.
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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.
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Subseries consists of material relating to a commercial tour that focused on Kwakiutl land and culture. The records in this subseries take the form of notes, correspondence, and memoranda.
George Hunt Sr. pole (Kwakwaka’wakw)
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of totem pole carved by George Hunt Sr. The pole is now part of the museum's collection.
This pole was originally carved for the Edward S. Curtis film "In the Land of the War Canoes" which was originally titled "In the Land of the Head Hunters". The pole was repaired and re-painted by carvers Ellen Neel in 1949 and Mungo Martin in 1950-51. It stood at Totem Park, UBC Campus until it was re-located to the Museum's Great Hall in 1976.
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Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of a feast dish. This dish is now part of MOA's object collection.
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Kwakiutl Village, Northern Vancouver, About 1870
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of a photograph of a Kwakwaka'wakw village in North Vancouver, from about 1870
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Recordings related to Robert Davidson
Part of MOA General Media collection
[rr_0004t1a] Item is a recording of the opening of the exhibition Cycles: The Graphic Art of Robert Davidson, presented by Dr. Michael Ames. Speakers include exhibition curator Marjorie Halpin, Hilary Stewart, Nuu-chah-nulth artist Joe David, Cline Davidson (father of Robert Davidson) and Robert Davidson. Item dated dated October 30, 1979.
[rr_0004t3a] Item is a recording of a CBC Radio review of Hilary Stewart's book Robert Davidson, Haida printmaker and Audrey Hawthorne’s book Kwakiutl Art. Item dated November 12, 1979.
[rr_0004t4a] Item is a recording of Marjorie Halpin in discussion with Robert Davidson in the UBC MOA Theatre Gallery. The event was the first in a four part MOA Public Series event titled Art As Language, which was held in conjunction with the exhibition and publication of Cycles: Graphic Art of Robert Davidson, curated by Marjorie Helpin. Item dated November 11, 1979.
[rr_0004t2a] Item is a recording of Marjorie Halpin in discussion with Robert Davidson in the UBC MOA Theatre Gallery. The event was the second in a four part MOA Public Series event titled Art As Language, which was held in conjunction with the exhibition and publication of Cycles: Graphic Art of Robert Davidson, curated by Marjorie Helpin. Item dated November 11, 1979.
Mr. Bob Wilson at his home in Fort Rupert
Mr. Bob Wilson at his home in Fort Rupert. Talking in English and Kwakwala about Tlisaligilakw (Mink) and other myths involving sea creatures. Recorded by Martine de Widerspach-Thor (Reid) in 1977 and 1978.
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Carving demonstration by Mungo Martin
Part of MOA General Media collection
Item is a sound recording of an unidentified narrator providing the voice-over for an unidentified documentary. The narrator describes the techniques used by Mungo Martin as he provides a carving demonstration and also the acquisition by UBC of totem poles for Totem Park. The narrator also discusses the tools used by Mungo Martin, his methodology and symbolism used in his carvings. Mungo Martin does not speak during the recording.
Daisy Sewid - Lorne Smith Wedding Potlatch
Daisy Sewid and Lorne Smith wedding potlatch. Recorded by Martine de Widerspach-Thor (Reid) at the traditional Big House, Alert Bay.
3 copies. Identifiers are MAN 230a, 230b, 230c, 230d for the 3 copies.
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Potlatch in Campbell River in Honour of Mrs. Henderson
Potlatch at Campbell River in honour of Mrs. Henderson. Recorded by Martine de Widerspach-Thor (Reid) on May 21, 1977.
Item a: side 1-2
Item b: side 3-4
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Chief Jim King. Recorded by Martine de Widerspach-Thor (Reid) at Mrs. Agnes Cranmer's house, at Alert Bay.
Side 1: Word list, copper, mask, colour, etc.
Side 2: Bacbakwalanuxsiwae
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Kwakwaka'wakw mask display at U.B.C. Museum of Anthropology
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of Kwakwaka'wakw masks and material culture display at the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia.
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Kwakwaka'wakw mask display at U.B.C. Museum of Anthropology
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of Kwakwaka'wakw masks and material culture display at the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia.
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Kitty (Cathy) Ferry: Fish Taxonomy
Kitty (Cathy) Ferry talks about fish taxonomy with Martine de Widerspach-Thor (Reid) in English and Kwakwala. Recorded at Mrs. Kitty Ferry's house in Vancouver. Item was labelled as tape number III.
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Kwakwaka'wakw mask display at U.B.C. Museum of Anthropology
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of Kwakwaka'wakw masks display at the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia.
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Kwakwaka'wakw mask display at U.B.C. Museum of Anthropology
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of Kwakwaka'wakw masks display at the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia.
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Kwakwaka'wakw feast spoons, U.B.C.
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of two Kwakwaka'wakw feast spoons, located at the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia.
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