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Ronnie Tessler fonds With digital objects
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[Shaping progress]

Image is of Isaac holding a chainsaw on the south side of the canoe log as Chip and Norman stand near the log's east end. Chip inspects the (bow) as Norman looks towards Isaac. An unidentified person stands behind Chip and Norman, watching the process. A long post is propped against the south side of the log. Museum exterior is partially visible in image background.

[Shaping continues]

Image is of Chip, Norman, and Isaac shaping the hull and east end of the canoe log. Norman stands on a small table on log's south side and holds a chainsaw while Chip regards the log from the ground and Isaac stands on its top.

[Norman uses chainsaw to shape log]

Image is of Norman using a chainsaw to shape the east end of the canoe log. Isaac stands on top of the log, watching the process. Longhouse exterior is partially visible behind them.

[MOA grounds with canoe log]

Image is of MOA grounds with totem poles, longhouse, and canoe log photographed from a slight distance, demonstrating size relationship between objects. The crew rests outside the Mortuary house. Unidentified persons walk the grounds and regard the canoe log.

[Documenting the canoe log]

Image is of unidentified persons with video camera and associated equipment standing near east side of longhouse, documenting the canoe log. The crew stands towards the middle of the canoe log as Ron kneels on top of the log. Cedar bark and scraps cover the ground surrounding the log.

[Documenting the canoe log]

Image is of Norman standing near the east end of the canoe log as he speaks with Chip, Isaac, and Ron who stand behind him. Cedar bark and scraps cover the ground surrounding the log. An unidentified person stands behind Norman, near the Mortuary house, watching the process. Museum exterior is partially visible in image background.

[Measuring length of log]

Image is of Ron Telek, Isaac and Norman Tait on top of the canoe log measuring its length with a tape measure. Reva watches from the ground.

Starting to raise log [as Norman watches]

Image is of a machine preparing to lift the canoe log. N. Tait stands with his back to the camera, watching the lifting process. North Vancouver mountains can be seen in the distance.

Ron, Isaac, Norman and Reva watch the lifting process

Image is of Ron Telek, Isaac Tait, Norman Tait and Reva Robinson watching the lifting process. A pile of logs can be seen in the background. The lot's ground is covered with dirt, excess wood and puddles of water. An unidentified person is walking away from the image frame.

Securing the log for transport

Image is of canoe log being lowered to truck bed. An unidentified person is instructing another unidentified person how to secure the log for transport.

[Removing fork lifts]

Image is of a machine backing away from successfully lowered canoe log. Two unidentified persons stand near the truck bed, watching the process.

[Truck with log travelling on highway]

Image is of the truck with canoe log rounding a bend, with a van following close behind. The photograph was taken from inside another vehicle as part of the windshield is visible.

[Truck with log travelling on highway]

Image is of the truck with canoe log passing through Pacific Spirit Park on its way to MOA grounds. The photograph was taken from inside another vehicle as part of the windshield is visible.

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