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Photograph of dancers at an outdoor event in Alert Bay, BC.

Photograph of a man wearing a mask, at an outdoor event in Alert Bay, BC.

Photograph of a masked dancer in Alert Bay, BC. The man is outside.

Portrait of a group wearing ceremonial dress. They are standing outside, likely at a gathering of some kind in Alert Bay, BC. A crowd is visible behind them. The group includes a man and two women, and two children. The man is wearing a mask.

Photograph of performers behind a tall wooden board/wall. One is dressed like an animal, possibly a wolf, with a mask and furry costume. Two other performers stand nearby. Based on the content of this and related images in this file, this photograph was likely taken at an outdoor event in Alert Bay, BC.

Photograph of a man holding up a mask, at an outdoor event in Alert Bay, BC.

Portrait of a group wearing ceremonial dress. They are standing outside, likely at a gathering of some kind in Alert Bay, BC. A crowd is visible behind them. The group includes a man, a woman, and two children. The man us holding a carved stick.

Portrait of a group wearing ceremonial dress. They are standing outside, likely at a gathering of some kind in Alert Bay, BC. A crowd is visible behind them. The group includes a man, a woman, and two children. The man us holding a carved stick.

Photograph of a child with mask dancing near a fire at an outdoor event in Alert Bay, BC. A woman is walking behind the child.

Item is a photograph of artifacts of Northwest Coast cultural groups [Kwakwaka'wakw?], including: 3 carved and painted wooden masks, 1 carved and painted wooden headdress, and 1 unidentified wooden object displayed against a white sheet backdrop. The mask on the left might be a Kwakwaka'wakw representation of Dzunuk'wa, The Woman of the Woods. The mask in the middle has an abalone feature.

Item is a negative showing two monk wearing ornate headpieces, performing in front of a group seated in front of a building.

Item is a negative showing a group of monks dressed in masks and robes, situated around a wooden post. Some appear to be holding a drum. There are groups of people seated in front of a large wall, watching the monks in the background.

Item is a negative showing three men posing for the camera. The man in the centre, the abbot, is wearing an elaborate head piece and robe. The man to his left is wearing a mask. There is a building in the background.

Item is a negative showing a monk wearing a mask with feathers protruding from the back. There is a large group of people watching in the background. A mountain in the far distance is also visible.

Item is a negative showing two monks dressed in masks seated in front of a wooden post. There are groups of people milling in front of some buildings in the background.