A totem pole being lifted by a crane
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A totem pole hanging horizontal from a crane as it is in the process of being moved from Totem Park to the new Museum of Anthropology building. This pole was carved by Mungo Martin and later restored by him at the University of British Columbia in 1950-51. It stood in Totem Park until it was moved to the new Museum of Anthropology building in 1975.
House panel and figures in the Museum of Anthropology
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House board (Tsimalano) and grave figures on display in the approach to the Great Hall in the Museum of Anthropology. This photograph was likely taken shortly after items were moved into the new location for the museum.
House posts in the Museum of Anthropology
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House posts on display in the Museum of Anthropology. This photograph was likely taken shortly after items were moved into the new location for the museum.
A child play with the Wasgo sculpture
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A child in the Museum of Anthropology plays with the Wasgo sculpture by Bill Reid.
Bill Reid's bear sculpture in the Museum of Anthropology
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Bill Reid's bear sculpture. This item was commissioned by Walter C. Koerner in 1963 and later donated to the University of British Columbia.
Bill Reid's bear sculpture in the Museum of Anthropology
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Bill Reid's bear sculpture. This item was commissioned by Walter C. Koerner in 1963 and later donated to the University of British Columbia.
House post in the Museum of Anthropology
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A house post along the ramp of the Museum of Anthropology. This item was transferred from Ninstints in 1957.
House post and bentwood boxes in the Museum of Anthropology
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A house post and several bentwood boxes along the ramp of the Museum of Anthropology. The house post was transferred from Ninstints to the University of British Columbia in 1957.
Totem poles on display in the Museum of Anthropology
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Totem poles on display in the Museum of Anthropology. The pole in the foreground was transferred to UBC from Skedans in 1954. The pole behind it was transferred from Ninstints in 1957.
House posts on display in the Museum of Anthropology
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House posts on display in the Museum of Anthropology. These items were transferred to the Museum from Hope Island in 1956.
Totem poles on display in the Museum of Anthropology
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Totem poles on display in the Museum of Anthropology Great Hall. The items on the viewer's right were transferred from Tanoo in 1954 and the items on the left were transferred from Skedans in 1954.
Children viewing totem poles in the Museum of Anthropology
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Children viewing totem poles in the Museum of Anthropology's Great Hall. These items were transferred to the University of British Columbia from Skedans in 1954.
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A bentwood box and a frog dish on display in the Museum of Anthropology.
Rotunda at the Museum of Anthropology
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The rotunda at the Museum of Anthropology without any items on display.
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A view of the entrance to the Museum of Anthropology with the 'Ksan doors.
Projection screen at the Museum of Anthropology
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A projection screen in visible storage at the Museum of Anthropology showing The Raven and the First Men, by Bill Reid, likely the miniature version of the carving.
Projection screen at the Museum of Anthropology
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A projection screen in visible storage at the Museum of Anthropology showing a pottery piece.
Projection screen at the Museum of Anthropology
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A projection screen in visible storage at the Museum of Anthropology showing a pottery piece.
Display cases in the Museum of Anthropology
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Display cases in the Museum of Anthropology; possibly in visible storage.
A museum visitor in visible storage
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A museum visitor perusing the catalogue in visible storage at the Museum of Anthropology. This photograph was taken to promote the museum.