Songhees Dancing Sxwayxwey in front of a crowd near Victoria
Part of MOA General Media collection
Image shows an audience on the shoreline and the E & N train trestle watch members of the Songhees First Nation dance the Sxwayxwey for a potlatch. This photograph was likely provided by the Provincial Archives of British Columbia to the anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss for his book "The Way of the Masks."
Part of Frederich H. Maude fonds
Photograph depicts what Maude has identified as a shrine on Old Zuni Mesa in New Mexico, with rows of Pahos and prayer sticks.
Pow Wow, Capilano Reserve, North Vancouver
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image from a Pow Wow at the Capilano Reserve in North Vancouver, BC.
Anthony Carter
Pow Wow, Capilano Reserve, North Vancouver
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image from a Pow Wow at the Capilano Reserve in North Vancouver, BC.
Anthony Carter
Pow Wow, Capilano Reserve, North Vancouver
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image from a Pow Wow at the Capilano Reserve in North Vancouver, BC.
Anthony Carter
Pow Wow, Capilano Reserve, North Vancouver
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image from a Pow Wow at the Capilano Reserve in North Vancouver, BC.
Anthony Carter
Pow Wow, Capilano Reserve, North Vancouver
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image from a Pow Wow at the Capilano Reserve in North Vancouver, BC.
Anthony Carter
Nuu-chah-nulth Photograph collection
The collection consists of eight photographs likely taken in the Nuu-chah-nulth community in the 1920's. Some of the photographs may have been taken by Catherine, the daughter of an early Indian Agent named Augustus Cox. They include a number of images that appear to be a Samiilth or Saatlsaach ceremony, with K'aanaatla mimicking wolves. Some of these images are taken near a seaside village, which shows various types of structures and canoes. Other images taken on a beach show canoe runs, as well as two images of individuals in robes and headdresses. Another image shows a detailed view of two headdresses. There are also images of what seem to be preparations for a parade, with individuals dressed in costumes and decorated motorcars nearby.
Part of MOA General Media collection
This is a photograph by Edward S. Curtis.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a man dancing outdoors. He wears swim trunks and regalia and is accompanied by two male drummers standing behind him. Spectators stand in the background.
Man and a woman seated with costume
Part of Eric Parker fonds
Item is a photograph showing a man and a woman adorned in white seated at a ceremony.
Kwakiutl Indian Dance Costumes, Vancouver Island, B. C., Canada. Back of postcard states: "Mrs. Ben Alfred, Sr., Mrs. Alfred, Mrs. Cramner, and Mrs. Sewid; Long House West Bay." Photo by E. J. Cooke; published by J Barnard, Photographer, LTD, Victoria B. C.
The fonds consists of photographs documenting the welcome ceremony that occurred in February 1987 for the canoe project by Nisga’a carver Norman Tait. The Museum of Anthropology appears in the background of multiple pictures in which spectators can be seen gathered for the 1st cut ceremony of the canoe log. Norman The event included speeches as well as ceremonies and performances by Norman Tait and his close relatives. Joe David, Reva Robinson, and Bill Reid are among the other notable individuals that appear in these images.
Part of Joi Carlin fonds
Image is of Joe David wearing a button blanket with his daughter.
Part of Joi Carlin fonds
Joe David and his daughter are in front of the canoe log. The little girl appears tucked under her father's button blanket.
Norman Tait stands at the left of image holding one of the canoe paddles.
Part of Joi Carlin fonds
At the center of image, Joe David's daughter can be seen tucked under her father's button blanket in such a way that her eyes are entirely covered by the cloak. Norman Tait stands on the left side of image.
Inside the big house, view two
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts the interior of a big house, possibly at Alert Bay, BC. People are dressed in regalia and some kind of event is in progress.
Inside the big house, view three
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts the interior of a big house, possibly at Alert Bay, BC. People are dressed in regalia and some kind of event is in progress.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts the interior of a big house, possibly at Alert Bay, BC. People are dressed in regalia and some kind of event is in progress.
View of Indian professional dancers performing the Swan Dance in their Community Hall. Alert Bay, Cormorant Island, British Columbia. Photo by Eric J. Cooke Photo Productions, Sidney, B. C.