Carving totem, inside end of bighouse [Alert Bay]
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Photograph of three men carving totem poles that would become part of the bighouse in Alert Bay, BC.
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Carving totem, inside end of bighouse [Alert Bay]
Photograph of three men carving totem poles that would become part of the bighouse in Alert Bay, BC.
Carving totem poles for Alert Bay longhouse
Photograph of the interior totem poles of the longhouse in Alert Bay, BC, while the poles are still being carved. These poles were carved and raised before the rest of the structure. Two boys are standing near the poles.
Carving totem poles for Alert Bay bighouse
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.
Carving the St. Catherines pole, early stages
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts Douglas Cranmer in the early stages of carving the St. Catherines totem pole. The pole is outside.. He is using an adze to make early cuts on a pole.
Carving the Saint Catherine totem pole
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a man, probably Douglas Cranmer, in the early stages of carving the St. Catherines, Ontario totem pole. The pole is outside. He is preparing to use a chain saw to make the early cuts to a pole. Markings are visible, showing where he will cut.
Carving houe posts for Alert Bay Bighouse
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.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts Doug Cranmer taking a break from carving. He sits on a wooden bench and his chain saw rests on the ground in front of him.
Carving and installation at MOA
File contains images showing the final touches being done on the pole as well as ceremony and raising the pole at the Museum of Anthropology.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts Douglas Cranmer in the process of carving a pole. The early cuts are made with a chain saw.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts Doug Cramner carving a totem pole.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts Douglas Cranmer in the early stages of carving a totem pole. The pole is outside.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a carver, possibly Douglas Cranmer, working inside on what may be a totem pole. The carving is still in the early stages and it is difficult to tell what will be depicted.
Part of 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.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts Godfrey Hunt carving a totem pole. The pole is outside. He is using a knife to cut a pre-marked design on the pole.
Carving a pole with a chain saw
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts Douglas Cranmer in the early stages of carving a totem pole. The pole is outside. He is preparing to use a chain saw to make the early cuts to a pole. Markings are visible, showing where he will cut.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a pole that has been partially carved. A carver, probably Doug Cranmer, uses an adze.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts Doug Cranmer carving a nearly completed pole. Visible figures include Thunderbird and Bear; this may be the St. Catherines, Ontario Centennial Confederation pole, carved in 1967.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a carver, possibly Godfrey Hunt, carving on a totem pole. He is possibly using a file.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts Doug Cranmer in the early stages of carving a totem pole.
Carving a partially finished totem pole
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a man, possibly Douglas Cranmer, carving on a partially finished totem pole as a man and woman look on. Vintage cars are visible in the background.