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Ronnie Tessler fonds
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Ronnie Tessler fonds

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  • 1986 - 1987

The fonds consists of photographs created by Ronnie Tessler between 1986 and 1987 documenting a canoe project by Nisga’a carver Norman Tait. The project was abandoned in the summer of 1987, and the canoe was left uncompleted. The photographs depict models for the canoe, transportation of the log for the canoe to the Museum of Anthropology, ceremonies performed throughout the project, and various stages of work on the canoe and model. Additional photographs from this period depict a totem pole-raising ceremony at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver, as well as portraits of Les Baker, a model Tait wanted to use for a “white man” mask. The fonds is arranged into a single series: Norman Tait canoe project and related materials.

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[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.

[Securing the log for transport]

Image is of three unidentified persons beginning to secure the log for transport as another unidentified person watches the process. A pile of logs can be seen in the background.

[Truck with log travelling on highway]

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

Arrival of log

Image is of the truck with canoe log entering MOA grounds. Norman Tait is walking alongside the truck.

Preparing to bring log up

Image is of the truck with canoe log entering MOA grounds. Driver, Chip and unidentified persons are walking alongside the truck.

Taking log to position for carving

Image is of truck with canoe log driving towards carving position. Isaac, Chip, and Norman follow alongside. MOA longhouse can be seen in the distance.

Truck approaches longhouses

Image is of truck with canoe log approaching carving position in front of MOA longhouse. Various totem poles are also visible.

Positioning the truck

Image is of truck with canoe log nearing carving position in front of MOA longhouse. Norman, Isaac, Chip, Ron and unidentified person wait in front of truck.

Chip examines the log

Image is of Isaac and Chip near truck with canoe log. Chip is leaning on truck bed, examining part of the log.

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