Man carving in shed, Alert Bay (?)
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Photograph of a man carving a small piece of wood in a carving shed, likely in or near Alert Bay, BC.
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Man carving in shed, Alert Bay (?)
Photograph of a man carving a small piece of wood in a carving shed, likely in or near Alert Bay, BC.
Dancers at potlatch, Alert Bay (?)
Photograph of dancers at an indoor potlatch or other event, likely in or near Alert Bay, BC.
Dancers at potlatch, Alert Bay (?)
Photograph of dancers at an indoor potlatch or other event, likely in or near Alert Bay, BC.
Dancers at potlatch, Alert Bay (?)
Photograph of dancers at an indoor potlatch or other event, likely in or near Alert Bay, BC. The dancers are wearing masks.
Carving totem poles for Alert Bay longhouse
Photograph of the interior totem poles of the longhouse in Alert Bay, BC, while the poles are still being carved. These poles were carved and raised before the rest of the structure. Two boys are standing near the poles.
Carving totem poles for Alert Bay bighouse
Photograph of a set of totem poles that will become part of the longhouse in Alert Bay, BC. These poles were carved and raised before the rest of the structure.
Killer Whale arch, Alert Bay cemetery
View of the Killer Whale Arch located at the entrance to the Kwatiul Indian Cemetery. This arch is a memorial to a boy lost at sea. Located at Alert Bay, British Columbia. Several crosses and memorial totem poles are visible behind this archway.
Photograph of pole and gravestones in a cemetery in Alert Bay, BC.
Photograph of a masked dancer in Alert Bay, BC. The man is outside.
Painted sheet at Alert Bay event (?)
Photograph of a painted sheet and small portion of a painted board that are displayed in a field in Alert Bay, BC. Based on the content of related images in this file, this photograph was likely taken at an outdoor event and/or salmon barbecue.
Painted sheet at Alert Bay event (?)
Photograph of a painted sheet and small portion of a painted board that are displayed in a field in Alert Bay, BC. Based on the content of related images in this file, this photograph was likely taken at an outdoor event and/or salmon barbecue.
Young woman with headdress, Alert Bay
Photograph of a young woman wearing a carved headdress. The woman may be Mildred Laurie. The photograph was likely taken at an event in Alert Bay, BC.
Salmon barbecue, Alert Bay (?)
Photograph of an outdoor salmon barbecue. A number of people are gathered around, some in ceremonial dress. The photograph was likely taken in or near Alert Bay, BC. A body of water and snow-capped mountains are visible in the background.
Dancers at potlatch, Alert Bay (?)
Photograph of dancers at an indoor potlatch or other event, likely in or near Alert Bay, BC.
Carving houe posts for Alert Bay Bighouse
Photograph of two men carving a set of house posts that will become part of the bighouse in Alert Bay, BC. These posts were carved and raised before the rest of the structure.
Photograph of pole and gravestones in a cemetery in Alert Bay, BC.
Thunderbird totem pole, Alert Bay
Photograph of a totem pole in Alert Bay, BC. The pole features two figures: a human figure on the bottom with outstretched arms, and a thunderbird on top.
Group in ceremonial dress, Alert Bay
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.