Members of the Rainbow Creek Dancers, a Haida dance group formed by artist Robert Davidson, perform at the Federal Provincial Tourism Minister's Dinner
Item is a sound recording made by Potterton Productions titled Potlach People, that features the sound of potlatch whistles followed by a short talk (approximately 1.5 minutes) by artist Robert Davidson. The rest of the recording is made-up of a soundscape featuring whistles and bird calls.
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.
Image of a totem pole in Massett, Haida Gwaii. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, and is seen just after it was raised. A crowd is still gathered for the pole raising ceremony.
Image of Robert Davidson working on a painting in 1969. Based on the annotations on the slide ("Natl Museum'), this was possibly for the National Gallery of Canada or another one of Canada's national museums.
Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image is looking down onto a man (Davidson?) painting the pole, with a crowd gathered nearby.
Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image is looking down onto a man (Davidson?) painting the pole, with a crowd gathered nearby.
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