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Title: Bear Mother Pole
Description: The Bear Mother pole after it was repainted, date unknown. This pole was carved for Chief Ni’isginwaatx of the Wolf tribe. It was erected ca. 1860 and stood 25 ft tall.
Date: Date unknown

Title: Gitanmaax
Description: Adelaide de Menil, in communication with Bill Reid, traveled the Northwest Coast from Vancouver Island to Southeast Alaska photographing the monumental art of Coastal First Nations. Many of the images she captured show totem poles, and architecture in the final stages of decay before returning to the forest. The title of these images reflect the
Show moreAdelaide de Menil, in communication with Bill Reid, traveled the Northwest Coast from Vancouver Island to Southeast Alaska photographing the monumental art of Coastal First Nations. Many of the images she captured show totem poles, and architecture in the final stages of decay before returning to the forest. The title of these images reflect the date that they were taken, and the roll and frame number assigned by Ms. de Menil.
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Date: 1967, 1967

Title: Pole of Luuya'as
Description: Pole of Luuya'as was carved for Chief Luuya'as of the Eagle tribe and was erected in Ank'idaa ca. 1850.
Date: 1927, 1927

Title: Pole of Hanging Across
Description: Pole of Hanging Across, carved for Chief Hlgu waasan of the Wolf tribe. When erected in the 19th century it stood 40 ft tall. This pole was located near the top of Ank'idaa village prior to its disappearance in the early 20th century.
Date: 1913, 1913

Title: Howkan
Description: Adelaide de Menil, in communication with Bill Reid, traveled the Northwest Coast from Vancouver Island to Southeast Alaska photographing the monumental art of Coastal First Nations. Many of the images she captured show totem poles, and architecture in the final stages of decay before returning to the forest. The title of these images reflect the
Show moreAdelaide de Menil, in communication with Bill Reid, traveled the Northwest Coast from Vancouver Island to Southeast Alaska photographing the monumental art of Coastal First Nations. Many of the images she captured show totem poles, and architecture in the final stages of decay before returning to the forest. The title of these images reflect the date that they were taken, and the roll and frame number assigned by Ms. de Menil.
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Date: 1968, 1968

Title: Howkan
Description: Adelaide de Menil, in communication with Bill Reid, traveled the Northwest Coast from Vancouver Island to Southeast Alaska photographing the monumental art of Coastal First Nations. Many of the images she captured show totem poles, and architecture in the final stages of decay before returning to the forest. The title of these images reflect the
Show moreAdelaide de Menil, in communication with Bill Reid, traveled the Northwest Coast from Vancouver Island to Southeast Alaska photographing the monumental art of Coastal First Nations. Many of the images she captured show totem poles, and architecture in the final stages of decay before returning to the forest. The title of these images reflect the date that they were taken, and the roll and frame number assigned by Ms. de Menil.
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Date: 1966, 1966

Title: Cumshewa Village
Description: Left to right, Sky House, Hair Seal House, and House that Makes a Great Noise.
Date: 1878, 1878

Title: Gitanmaax
Description: Adelaide de Menil, in communication with Bill Reid, traveled the Northwest Coast from Vancouver Island to Southeast Alaska photographing the monumental art of Coastal First Nations. Many of the images she captured show totem poles, and architecture in the final stages of decay before returning to the forest. The title of these images reflect the
Show moreAdelaide de Menil, in communication with Bill Reid, traveled the Northwest Coast from Vancouver Island to Southeast Alaska photographing the monumental art of Coastal First Nations. Many of the images she captured show totem poles, and architecture in the final stages of decay before returning to the forest. The title of these images reflect the date that they were taken, and the roll and frame number assigned by Ms. de Menil.
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Date: 1967, 1967

Title: Bear Mother Pole
Description: The Bear Mother pole was carved for Chief Ni’isginwaatx of the Wolf tribe. This pole was erected ca. 1860 and stood 25 ft tall.
Date: 1927, 1927

Title: Gitanyow
Description: Adelaide de Menil, in communication with Bill Reid, traveled the Northwest Coast from Vancouver Island to Southeast Alaska photographing the monumental art of Coastal First Nations. Many of the images she captured show totem poles and architecture in the final stages of decay before returning to the forest. The title of these images reflect the
Show moreAdelaide de Menil, in communication with Bill Reid, traveled the Northwest Coast from Vancouver Island to Southeast Alaska photographing the monumental art of Coastal First Nations. Many of the images she captured show totem poles and architecture in the final stages of decay before returning to the forest. The title of these images reflect the date that they were taken, and the roll and frame number assigned by Ms. de Menil.
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Date: 1967, 1967

Title: Gitanmaax
Description: Adelaide de Menil, in communication with Bill Reid, traveled the Northwest Coast from Vancouver Island to Southeast Alaska photographing the monumental art of Coastal First Nations. Many of the images she captured show totem poles, and architecture in the final stages of decay before returning to the forest. The title of these images reflect the
Show moreAdelaide de Menil, in communication with Bill Reid, traveled the Northwest Coast from Vancouver Island to Southeast Alaska photographing the monumental art of Coastal First Nations. Many of the images she captured show totem poles, and architecture in the final stages of decay before returning to the forest. The title of these images reflect the date that they were taken, and the roll and frame number assigned by Ms. de Menil.
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Date: 1967, 1967

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Engaging the World