Grizzly Bear House posts in situ on Gilford Island. These were later removed and taken to the University of British Columbia. They are currently housed at the Museum of Anthropology.
Series of Haida Mortuary poles from SGang Gwaay photographed by Charles F. Newcombe in 1901. The third pole from the left was taken down in 1957 and held at the University of British Columbia and the Museum of Anthropology. In 2009 it was taken down from the Great Hall in the Museum of Anthropology and placed into massive carving storage in preparation for repatriation to the Haida nation.
Series of Haida Mortuary poles from SGang Gwaay photographed by Charles F. Newcombe in 1901. The third pole from the left was taken down in 1957 and held at the University of British Columbia and the Museum of Anthropology. In 2009 it was taken down from the Great Hall in the Museum of Anthropology and placed into massive carving storage in preparation for repatriation to the Haida nation.
House frontal totem pole in situ at Oweekeno. This pole was removed by the B.C. Totem Pole Preservation Committee and now stands in the Great Hall at the Museum of Anthropology.
House frontal totem pole being lowered on Tanu Island in 1954. This pole was cut into four sections and is displayed in these sections at the Museum of Anthropology.
Totem pole standing in situ at Kitwancool. It was later removed and taken to the University of British Columbia. It currently stands in the Great Hall at the Museum of Anthropology.
Members of the B.C. Totem Pole Preservation Committee, Bill Reid (wearing aht) and Wilson Duff, inspecting a house post on Anthony Island. This house post was removed and brought to the Museum of Anthropology.
Totem pole lying on the ground. This photograph was likely taken by a member of the B.C. Totem Pole Preservation Committee on an expedition to Anthony Island or Hope Island.
Totem poles on Anthony Island being prepared for transportation by the B.C. Totem Pole Preservation Committee. The pole on the viewer's left is currently held in the Museum of Anthropology.
Photograph of two house posts being carved in a carving shed in Alert Bay, BC. Four people, including Henry Speck, can be seen working on the poles. A child is watching.