Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts several adults and children standing outside. Some people wear regalia; others wear western clothing. A sign appears in the background identifying the Cormorant Athletic Club.
Inside the big house, view three
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts the interior of a big house, possibly at Alert Bay, BC. People are dressed in regalia and some kind of event is in progress.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a woman wearing regalia carrying a drum and mallet. The drum is painted with an image that may be an eagle.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a totem pole carved by Doug Cranmer featuring a mosquito at the top. The pole stands in front of a small building, possibly a carving shed. This pole stood in Deep Cove, BC before being moved to the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, Alberta. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034459 - a034467.
Mosquito Totem Pole, side view of midsection
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a side view of the midsection of a totem pole carved by Doug Cranmer. This portion depicts the mosquito's wings, legs, and proboscis. This pole stood in Deep Cove, BC before being moved to the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, Alberta. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034459 - a034467.
Mosquito Totem Pole, base frontal view
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a frontal view of the base of a totem pole carved by Doug Cranmer. This portion depicts a human figure sitting with arms wrapped around bent legs. Two other human figures are positioned on each side and behind. The mosquito's feet are perched on the human figure's head. This pole stood in Deep Cove, BC before being moved to the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, Alberta. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034459 - a034467.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts Douglas Cranmer painting a totem pole which is outside.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts Godfrey Hunt carving a totem pole. The pole is outside. He is using a knife to cut a pre-marked design on the pole.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a totem pole inside a wooden packing crate.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a nearly completed totem pole with a man, possibly Douglas Cranmer, working on it. Vintage cars are visible in the distance.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a partially carved totem pole lying on the ground. One end of the pole has had rough cuts made; the other end still has bark.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts Doug Cranmer removing bark from a pole using what seems to be an axe.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a young girl sitting next to a partially carved pole. Painting has begun on what may be bear claws.
Tree with bark partially removed
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a tree with the bark partially stripped.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts carver Doug Cranmer using a chain saw to make early cuts on a pole.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a partially carved pole.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a partially carved pole being hosed down by carver Doug Cranmer.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts Doug Cranmer carving a pole using an adze.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a carver, possibly Godfrey Hunt, carving on a totem pole. He is possibly using a file.
Carving the Saint Catherine totem pole
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a man, probably Douglas Cranmer, in the early stages of carving the St. Catherines, Ontario totem pole. The pole is outside. He is preparing to use a chain saw to make the early cuts to a pole. Markings are visible, showing where he will cut.