Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows the pole after it has been lifted, and individuals working to secure its base.
Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows Davidson and a woman, with a crowd behind them. They appear to be looking up at the pole.
Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows the pole while it is still lying on the ground. Ropes are attached to raise it, with a number of people lined up holding the ropes to pull it up.
Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows part of the crowd, including a number of individuals wearing ceremonial dress.
File contains images of the unveiling of Robert Davidson's work "Raven Bringing Light to the World" at the Museum of Anthropology, UBC. In addition are also images of dancers and performance at the opening
Interviewees include: Jim Hart (2 tapes) Dorothy Grant Terry Starr Susan Point (re: [Time]) Norman Tait Alexander Peters Rita Barnes (re: feast dishes MOA's Great Hall, 2 Dec. 2002) Glen Tallio Robert Davidson Dempsey Bob (2 tapes) William White (2 tapes) Stolo Doreen Jensen Richard Sumner (28 January 1997) David Gladstone Tim Paul Richard Hunt (re: Shark mask) Cryl Carpenter Russell Smith Bill Reid Leona Sparrow Alfred Scow
Robert Davidson carving in Montréal at the Museum of Anthropology's Northwest Coast exhibit for "Man and His World." Robert Davidson was brought to Montréal to carve in the "Daily Life" pavilion. While he carved on weekdays, Bill Reid filled in for the weekends.
Robert Davidson carving in Montréal at the Museum of Anthropology's Northwest Coast exhibit for "Man and His World." Robert Davidson was brought to Montréal to carve in the "Daily Life" pavilion. While he carved on weekdays, Bill Reid filled in for the weekends.
Robert Davidson carving in Montréal at the Museum of Anthropology's Northwest Coast exhibit for "Man and His World." Robert Davidson was brought to Montréal to carve in the "Daily Life" pavilion. While he carved on weekdays, Bill Reid filled in for the weekends.
File consists of images from a pole raising ceremony in Masset, on Queen Charlotte Island, Haida Gwaii. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. Images show the crowd, speakers (including Davidson), the process of raising the pole, and nearby scenery.