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Image of several house frontal totem poles at Ninstints on Anthony Island. The totem pole in the foreground is recognizable as one that was transferred to the Museum of Anthropology in 1954. While the others likely were as well, they are more difficult to identify.

Totem poles and houses said to be at Skedans. This image may be from a book by Marius Barbeau or Edward Linnaeus Keithahn.

A house front and totem pole said to be at Bella Coola. This image may be from a book by Marius Barbeau or Edward Linnaeus Keithahn.

Detail of a totem pole said to be standing in Kispiox. This image may be from a book by Marius Barbeau or Edward Linnaeus Keithahn.

A man standing next to a totem pole. The caption for this slide suggests that it was taken in the community of Kispiox.

Three large totem poles with a building and forest in the background

Image depicts a part of a fallen totem pole, surrounded by foliage. The animal may be a wolf; it depicts teeth in an open mouth.

Totem pole in Kitwancool / Gitanyow outside the house of Wii Xá, a chief of the Lax Gibuu clan of the Gitanyow. Features a carved bird on top, two other larger figures below, and two rows with bands of much smaller carved figures. Known as the pole of Skim-sim and Will-a-daugh. Pole is now at MOA - object ID: A50019.

Item is a series of two photographs showing the rooftops of houses and a totem pole in the foreground. The pole is known as the Nispiq Pole. It belonged to Chief Simon Walkus, Sr. and tells of the origins of the Wuikinuxv people.

Item is a photograph showing a Raven Pole. To the left are a figure of a man and wife, and a dog.

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 is a portrait of an unidentified man, likely Chief Weah (Willie Matthews).

Photograph of three men carving totem poles that would become part of the bighouse in Alert Bay, BC.

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.

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

Item is a photograph taken from the water of the hospital, community hall, and other buildings in Alert Bay along the shoreline with the forest in the background. Totem poles are scattered along the shoreline.

Item is a photograph with a perforated edge depicting the entrance to the St. Michael's Indian Residential School in Alert Bay, which was founded in 1929 by the Anglican Church of Canada. Two painted totem poles are visible in front of the school, with thunderbird, [grizzly bear?], and copper figures.

Item is a photograph of the entrance to St. Michael's Indian Residential School in Alert Bay, which was founded in 1929 by the Anglican Church of Canada. Two painted totem poles are visible in front of the school, with thunderbird, [grizzly bear?], and copper forms.

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.