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Old grave house and Pole-in-the-Sand

Image of an old gravehouse in Gitsegukla, with the totem pole known as Pole-in-the-Sand visible in the background. This image, or one similar to it, is printed on page 123 of Carter's book Abundant Rivers, with the caption: "This old grave house has fallen to decay leaving some of this long departed soul's worldly goods exposed once more to the light of day. It was customary among most of the Indian tribes to bury the prized possessions of an individual along with his remains. This ancient rite is no longer practised."

Anthony Carter

Bear pole, Kitwancool

Image of a bear pole in Kitwancool, BC. This pole is pictured on page 119 of Carter's book Abundant Rivers.

Anthony Carter

Interior of [Ksan] village long house, Hazelton, BC

Image of the interior of the new Ksan Village longhouse at Hazelton, B.C. Carter describes it as "an outstanding example of the old culture of the west coast Indian people" on page 110 of his book Abundant Rivers.

Anthony Carter

Interior of [Ksan] village long house, Hazelton, BC

Image of the interior of the new Ksan Village longhouse at Hazelton, B.C. Carter describes it as "an outstanding example of the old culture of the west coast Indian people" on page 110 of his book Abundant Rivers.

Anthony Carter

David Gunanoot, Gitsxan Chief

Portrait of David Gunanoot, Chief of Gitxen. A similar portrait of him is printed on page 107 of Carter's book Abundant Rivers.

Anthony Carter

Mrs. Charles, Stalo

Portrait of a woman identified as Mrs. Charles (Stalo) on page 70 of Carter's book Abundant Rivers

Anthony Carter

David Gunanoot, Haselton, BC

Portrait of David Gunanoot, Chief of Gitxen. A similar portrait of him is printed on page 107 of Carter's book Abundant Rivers.

Anthony Carter

Nass River

Image of totem poles, canoes, and longhouses(?) in the Nass River valley of BC.

Anthony Carter

Mt. Currie [reserve], Matilda Jim

Portrait of Matilda Jim, resident of the Stl'al'lmx Mount Currie Reserve. She is seen here weaving a basket. A portrait of her is printed on page 43 of Carter's book Abundant Rivers, with the caption: Matilda Jim, 106 years old. One of the village's most active basket makers. She spends her days weaving to meet a constant demand for her wares."

Anthony Carter

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