One of the Famous Old Totem Poles of the North

 
Database ID13675
InstitutionUniversity of Saskatchewan Archives
Fonds/CollectionInstitute for Northern Studies fonds
File/Item ReferenceINS-481 (INS Photos 422-600)
Date of creation[1920s?]
Physical description/extent1 postcard; b&w; 13 x 8 cm
4 photographs; b&w; 24.5 x 15.5 cm
Number of images1
Scope and contentHandwritten annotation on back of postcard: "Named Waum Gana'o 14'[high] / erected 1845 / 4 Bottom figure, is of the big hog, upside down." Waum Gana'o is indicated as the big hog by an arrow. Title from bottom of postcard. Skeena River, BC.
Restrictions on accessThere are no restrictions on access.
Copyright holderPublic domain
Copyright expiry datePublic domain
Other terms governing use and reproductionResponsibility regarding questions of copyright that may arise in the use of any images is assumed by the researcher.
TypeArchival
Primary MediaPhotographs
Provenance Access PointUniversity of Saskatchewan. Institute for Northern Studies
Other notesPhotograph loaned to the Public Archives of Canada, PA-45117.
Treaty boundariesTreaty 8
Cultural regionPlateau
SubjectArt and Artifacts -- Carving
Culture -- Totems
Ceremonies
Date Range(s)1920-1929
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