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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 a pole being raised in Massett, Haida Gwaii. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson.

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 shows a section of the pole after it has been raised. A man is standing nearby with a video camera, and a crowd is gathered in the background.

Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows a small group of dancers.

Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows Davidson speaking into a microphone, wearing what appears to be ceremonial clothing and a headdress. A crowd is gathered around him.

Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows a woman in what appears to be ceremonial dress, holding an instrument(?).

Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows two men and a woman standing at a microphone. They are inside at a banquet.

Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows an older man standing in front of a painting on a piece of wood. The image was shot outside.

Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows an older man standing in front of a painting on a piece of wood. The image was shot outside.

Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image is an aerial shot showing the totem pole lying on the ground near the hole in the ground into which it will be propped. Ropes are attached to the pole to raise it, and people have begun to line up to help pull the ropes.

Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image is an aerial shot showing the totem pole lying on the ground near the hole in the ground into which it will be propped. Ropes are attached to the pole to raise it, and the process of moving the pole into a whole in the ground has been started.

Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows a man speaking into a microphone. He is unidentified but appears to be Chief Weah (Willie Matthews).

Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows part of the crowd, including a number of individuals wearing ceremonial dress.

Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows the pole as it is being lifted.