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- [ca. 196-]
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a dancer at an outdoor gathering (potlatch?), with a large crowd watching.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a dancer at an outdoor gathering (potlatch?), with a large crowd watching.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a dancer at an outdoor event, possibly a potlatch. A crowd is around the dancer, including others in ceremonial dress.
Two men in regalia on dock, Alert Bay
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of two men in ceremonial dress standing on a dock in Alert Bay, BC. One man is wearing a headdress. The other is holding a carved pole.
Alert Bay, centenary celebrations (?)
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a group in ceremonial dress gathered in a deck. Flags with the words "Centenary, 1858, 1958" are hanging on a wall behind the crowd, suggesting that they may be gathered for an event celebrating British Columbia's centenary in 1958.
Alert Bay, centenary celebrations (?)
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Portrait of a woman and two girls in ceremonial dress, standing outside at an event of some kind. Based on details in similar images in this file, it is possible that they are gathered for an event celebrating British Columbia's centenary in 1958.
Salmon barbecue, Alert Bay (?)
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of an outdoor salmon barbecue. A number of people are gathered around, some in ceremonial dress. The photograph was likely taken in or near Alert Bay, BC. A body of water and snow-capped mountains are visible in the background.
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.
Thunderbird totem pole, Alert Bay
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a totem pole in Alert Bay, BC. The pole features two figures: a human figure on the bottom with outstretched arms, and a thunderbird on top.
Group in ceremonial dress, Alert Bay
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Portrait of a group wearing ceremonial dress. They are standing outside, likely at a gathering of some kind in Alert Bay, BC. A crowd is visible behind them. The group includes a man and two women, and two children. The man is wearing a mask.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of performers behind a tall wooden board/wall. One is dressed like an animal, possibly a wolf, with a mask and furry costume. Two other performers stand nearby. Based on the content of this and related images in this file, this photograph was likely taken at an outdoor event in Alert Bay, BC.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a man holding up a mask, at an outdoor event in Alert Bay, BC.
Henry Speck carving house posts for Bighouse in Alert Bay
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of two house posts being carved in a carving shed in Alert Bay, BC. Four people, including Henry Speck, can be seen working on the poles. A child is watching.
Woman next to thunderbird totem pole
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a woman posing next to an unidentified totem pole in Alert Bay, BC. The pole features two figures: a human figure on the bottom with outstretched arms, and a thunderbird on top.
Woman next to short totem pole
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a woman posing next to an unidentified short totem pole in Alert Bay, BC. The pole features a single human figure with a hat.
Crowd at outdoor event, Alert Bay
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of part of the crowd at an outdoor event, possibly a potlatch. A number of people are wearing ceremonial dress and masks.
Children and adults in ceremonial dress, Alert Bay
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a number of children and a few adults wearing ceremonial dress. They are gathered outside, possibly at a potlatch.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a dancer by a fire at an outdoor gathering, possibly a potlatch. A crowd is gathered around the dancer.
Alert Bay, centenary celebrations (?)
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a a man and woman ceremonial dress, and others in everyday clothing, gathered in a field.
Alert Bay, centenary celebrations (?)
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a person in ceremonial dress and a mask, standing on a pier in Alert Bay(?). Based on details in similar images in this file, it is possible that the photograph was taken at an event celebrating British Columbia's centenary in 1958.
Alert Bay, centenary celebrations (?)
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a woman and two girls in ceremonial dress, and a woman in western clothing and sun hat, standing outside at an event of some kind. Based on details in similar images in this file, it is possible that they are gathered for an event celebrating British Columbia's centenary in 1958.