Henry Hunt totem, Legislature Park, Wpg.
- 134-a040062
- Item
- Jul. 1973
Part of E. Polly Hammer fonds
Henry Hunt totem, Legislature Park, Wpg.
Part of E. Polly Hammer fonds
Henry Hunt totem, Legislature Park, Wpg.
Part of E. Polly Hammer fonds
(Replica) Kwakiutl housepost #5, Thunderbird Park, Victoria, B.C.
Part of E. Polly Hammer fonds
Tallest totem pole, carved by Mungo Martin, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, B.C.
Part of E. Polly Hammer fonds
World's tallest totem pole, carved by Mungo Martin, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, B.C.
Part of E. Polly Hammer fonds
Top of tallest pole, carved by Mungo Martin, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, B.C.
Part of E. Polly Hammer fonds
Part of E. Polly Hammer fonds
This pole was on display at UBC in Totem Park in the 1960’s and 1970’s and moved to the Museum in the late 1970’s. It was carved in 1914 in Tsaxis (Fort Rupert) by George Hunt Sr. for the Edward S. Curtis film "In the Land of the War Canoes" which was originally titled "In the Land of the Head Hunters". The pole was collected by Marius Barbeau and Arthur Price in 1947. The pole was repaired and re-painted by carvers Ellen Neel in 1949 and Mungo Martin in 1950-51. It stood at Totem Park, UBC Campus until it was re-located to the Museum's Great Hall in 1976.
Iconography: Kolus is a young thunderbird. Thunderbird is a supernatural bird identifiable by the presence of ear-like projections or horns on the head, and a re-curved beak. The pole alludes to the story of Tongas people in south Alaska, who migrated south.
Kwakiutl, new Mungo Martin pole #1, Totem Park, UBC, Vancouver
Part of E. Polly Hammer fonds
Carved by Mungo Martin 1951. Erected in UBC Totem Park. Moved to MOA in 1970’s but not erected in Great Hall until 2012 after repairs.
Kwakiutl (carved by Mungo Martin), Alert Bay sea lion pole #2, Totem Park - UBC, Vancouver
Part of E. Polly Hammer fonds
Originally carved by Mungo Martin in 1902 (Alert Bay). Refurbished by Mungo Martin in 1949. Erected in UBC Totem Park and moved to MOA Great Hall c. 1976.
Kwakiutl, top of eagle crest pole, Totem Park, UBC, Vancouver
Part of E. Polly Hammer fonds
One of a pair purchased in 1947 from collectors Marius Barbeau and Arthur Price. Collected from Alert Bay. The piece was repainted and repaired (including the replacement of the wings) by Ellen Neel (1949) and by Mungo Martin (1950-51).
Kwakiutl, raven totem pole #3, Totem Park, UBC, Vancouver
Part of E. Polly Hammer fonds
Carved by Charlie James c. 1900 (Fort Rupert). Collected by Marius Barbeau and Arthur Price. The pole was re-adzed and re-painted by Kwakwaka'wakw carver Mungo Martin before shipping in 1947. Repainted and repaired by Ellen Neel (1949) and by Mungo Martin (1950-51). It stood at Totem Pole Park, UBC Campus until it was re-located to the Museum's Great Hall c. 1976.
Kwakiutl house frame #4, Totem Park, UBC, Vancouver
Part of E. Polly Hammer fonds
UBC Totem Park – (Sea-Lion and Thunderbird House) c. 1900 Knight Inlet. No longer on display. Now in storage at MOA.
Bear totem carved by Henry Hunt, Kelsey Bay, B.C.
Part of E. Polly Hammer fonds
Part of William Carr fonds
Image of a memorial pole at Alert Bay. Inscription at the bottom held by the figure reads "In loving memory of Tlaowa Latle of the Qiowasudinuk (Kwakwaka'wakw: Kwikwasut'inuxw) Tribe. Died Nov. 9 [rest of inscription illegible].
William Carr
Part of William Carr fonds
Image of a memorial pole at Alert Bay. Inscription at the bottom held by the figure reads "In loving memory of Tlaowa Latle of the Qiowasudinuk (Kwakwaka'wakw: Kwikwasut'inuxw) Tribe. Died Nov. 9 [rest of inscription illegible].
William Carr
Part of William Carr fonds
Image of a memorial pole at Alert Bay. Inscription at the bottom held by the figure reads "In loving memory of Tlaowa Latle of the Qiowasudinuk (Kwakwaka'wakw: Kwikwasut'inuxw) Tribe. Died Nov. 9 [rest of inscription illegible].
William Carr
Part of William Carr fonds
Image of a memorial pole at Alert Bay. Inscription at the bottom held by the figure reads "In loving memory of Tlaowa Latle of the Qiowasudinuk (Kwakwaka'wakw: Kwikwasut'inuxw) Tribe. Died Nov. 9 [rest of inscription illegible].
William Carr
Chief Councillor, Jam. Sewid and Tom Ohmeid, Fort Rupert
Photograph of Chief James Sewid (Kwakwaka'wakw), in ceremonial dress and holding a carved and painted staff, and Tom Ohmeid(?) of Fort Rupert.
Mildred Laurie
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.
Mildred Laurie
Tall totem pole, Alert Bay, BC
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.
Mildred Laurie