Carving totem, inside end of bighouse [Alert Bay]
- 81-05-a033112
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Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of three men carving totem poles that would become part of the bighouse in Alert Bay, BC.
Carving totem, inside end of bighouse [Alert Bay]
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of three men carving totem poles that would become part of the bighouse in Alert Bay, BC.
Carving houe posts for Alert Bay Bighouse
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of two men carving a set of house posts that will become part of the bighouse in Alert Bay, BC. These posts were carved and raised before the rest of the structure.
Carving totem poles for Alert Bay bighouse
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a set of totem poles that will become part of the longhouse in Alert Bay, BC. These poles were carved and raised before the rest of the structure.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of the exterior of the longhouse in Alert Bay, BC.
Chief Councillor, Jam. Sewid and Tom Ohmeid, Fort Rupert
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of Chief James Sewid (Kwakwaka'wakw), in ceremonial dress and holding a carved and painted staff, and Tom Ohmeid(?) of Fort Rupert.
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Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a woman identified as Mrs. Sewid and four younger women identified as her daughters. All five of them are in ceremonial dress. They are standing outside, with a group of spectators behind them. It is not clear what type of event they are at. A stamp on the verso of the print indicates that it was printed in 1958.
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Tall totem pole, Alert Bay, BC
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a totem pole in Alert Bay, BC. This pole has been called the world's tallest totem pole, though this is a disputed fact since it is actually comprised of two pieces. The pole is not specific to a particular family, but represents multiple tribes of the Kwakwaka'wakw. The pole was completed in the late 1960's and raised in 1973. It is located near the Big House.
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Parte de Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a totem pole carved by Doug Cranmer featuring a mosquito at the top. The pole stands in front of a small building, possibly a carving shed. This pole stood in Deep Cove, BC before being moved to the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, Alberta. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034459 - a034467.
Mosquito Totem Pole, top close up
Parte de Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a close up view of the top of a totem pole carved by Doug Cranmer featuring a mosquito. This pole stood in Deep Cove, BC before being moved to the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, Alberta. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034459 - a034467.
Mosquito Totem Pole, closeup of base
Parte de Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a close up view of the base of a totem pole carved by Doug Cranmer. The base features figures that resemble humans. Above the man's head the end of the mosquito proboscis is visible. This pole stood in Deep Cove, BC before being moved to the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, Alberta. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034459 - a034467.
Mosquito Totem Pole, front view
Parte de Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a frontal view of a totem pole carved by Doug Cranmer. The base features figures that resemble humans. A mosquito with a long proboscis and six legs perches on the human's head. This pole stood in Deep Cove, BC before being moved to the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, Alberta. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034459 - a034467.
Mosquito Totem Pole, top side view
Parte de Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a side view of the top of a totem pole carved by Doug Cranmer. This view shows details of the mosquito's head, eye, and mouth. This pole stood in Deep Cove, BC before being moved to the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, Alberta. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034459 - a034467.
Mosquito Totem Pole, side view of midsection
Parte de Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a side view of the midsection of a totem pole carved by Doug Cranmer. This portion depicts the mosquito's wings, legs, and proboscis. This pole stood in Deep Cove, BC before being moved to the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, Alberta. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034459 - a034467.
Mosquito Totem Pole, base frontal view
Parte de Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a frontal view of the base of a totem pole carved by Doug Cranmer. This portion depicts a human figure sitting with arms wrapped around bent legs. Two other human figures are positioned on each side and behind. The mosquito's feet are perched on the human figure's head. This pole stood in Deep Cove, BC before being moved to the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, Alberta. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034459 - a034467.
Mosquito Totem Pole, top rear view
Parte de Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a rear view of the top of a totem pole carved by Doug Cranmer. This portion depicts a side view of the mosquito's head and wings and reveals that the pole is open at the back. From this perspective a church can be seen in the background. This pole stood in Deep Cove, BC before being moved to the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, Alberta. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034459 - a034467.
Mosquito Totem Pole, frontal view
Parte de Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a frontal view of a totem pole carved by Doug Cranmer. The mosquito perched on three human figures stands in front of a carving shed. This pole stood in Deep Cove, BC before being moved to the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, Alberta. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034459 - a034467.
Parte de Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts Doug Cramner carving a totem pole.
Parte de Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts Douglas Cranmer painting a totem pole which is outside.
Parte de Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts Douglas Cranmer in the early stages of carving a totem pole. The pole is outside.
Parte de Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts Douglas Cranmer in the early stages of carving a totem pole. The pole is outside. A chain saw is visible on the ground.