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Image depicts a large Tibetan building, possibly a temple or a monastery. Traditional Tibetan architectural features visible here include a structure with multiple windows to let in sunlight and a flat roof to preserve heat. These dwellings are often constructed with a combination of wood, rocks, cement, and earth. Several figures are seated in front of this dwelling near a row of drums.

The caption on this slide simply states "Coast Salish." A possible second caption on a sheet of paper states "Alert Bay Big House." A unique aspect of this house is that what once were interior house posts have been moved to the exterior of what was likely a later structure. This photograph may have been used in a book by Marius Barbeau or Edward Linnaeus Keithahn.

Image depicts interior posts of the Grizzly Bear House, Masset, B. C. (same as in a039354). The posts are displayed with a Chilkat blanket, painted hat, and two daggers that probably belonged to Xa’na. The Chilkat blanket is draped over a box that may be the coffin box of Xa’na. Printed below the image is "R. Maynard, Artist". Printed on the verso is the photographer information with the inscription "R. Maynard, Photographic Artist, AND DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS, COR. OF DOUGLAS AND JOHNSON STS., VICTORIA, B. C. -- Views of British Columbia and Vancouver Island for Sale." A handwritten inscription reads "Indian Totems."

Image depicts interior posts of the Grizzly Bear House, Masset, B. C. (same as in a039368). The posts are displayed with a Chilkat blanket, painted hat, and two daggers that probably belonged to Xa'na. The Chilkat blanket is draped over a box that may be the coffin box of Xa’na. Printed around the border of the image is the photographer information "PHOTOGRAPHED BY R. MAYNARD, VICTORIA, . . . B. C." Handwritten inscription on the border reads "Indian carvings". Printed on the verso is the photographer information with the inscription "R. Maynard, Photographic Artist, AND DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS, COR. OF DOUGLAS AND JOHNSON STS., VICTORIA, B. C. -- Views of British Columbia and Vancouver Island for Sale." A handwritten inscription reads "No 20".

Item is an image of a church. According to annotations, church belonged to the indigenous community in the area (probably from the Cree First Nation or Metis) and photograph was taken at York Factory, Manitoba

Item is an image of a church. According to annotations, photograph was taken at York Factory, Manitoba

Image of Anglican church in Spences Bridge, BC.

Image of restoration work on a totem pole at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC.

Image of restoration work on a totem pole at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC.

Image of restoration work on a totem pole at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC. The individual in the photo appears to be Norman Tait.

Image of restoration work on a totem pole at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC.

Image of restoration work on a totem pole the Museum of Anthropology at UBC.

Image of totem poles on display at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC.

Image of totem poles on display at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC.

Image of totem poles on display at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC.

Image of totem poles on display at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC.

Image of totem poles at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC

Image of totem poles at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC

Image of totem poles at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC

Image of pole A50020 at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC