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Chief Minesqu's house front painting and pole. Pole of the Whale (Chief Hleek) in foreground and Minesqu's Split Eagle and Whale pole on the far side of the house. (Info. from: http://gingolx.ca/nisgaaculture/ancient_villages/villages.html)

On the left, The Whole Being Pole, carved for Chief Gook. In the centre the Pole of the Whale, carved by Chief Hleek. On the right, Split Eagle and Whale, carved for Chief Minesqu. (Info. from: http://gingolx.ca/nisgaaculture/ancient_villages/villages.html)

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 date that they were taken, and the roll and frame number assigned by Ms. de Menil.

Johnny Moon's House at H'Kusam.

House of Johnny Moon with killer whale design, and frontal pole.

Johnny Moon's house being painted with killer whale design.

Totem poles and house at Totem Bight near Ketchikan Alaska. The totems at Totem Bight were either salvaged or replicated from older poles that had decayed or become overgrown at their original locations in Alaskan Native villages. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) created the park at Totem Bight, and several other similar parks in Southeast Alaska. CCC workers brought poles to these parks from other locations. The government then hired local workers to restore the totems. When…

The totems at Totem Bight were either salvaged or replicated from older poles that had decayed or become overgrown at their original locations in Alaskan Native villages. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) created the park at Totem Bight, and several other similar parks in Southeast Alaska. CCC workers brought poles to these parks from other locations. The government then hired local workers to restore the totems. When restoration was not possible, replicas were carved.

Clan House and poles at Totem Bight. The totems at Totem Bight were either salvaged or replicated from older poles that had decayed or become overgrown at their original locations in Alaskan Native villages. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) created the park at Totem Bight, and several other similar parks in Southeast Alaska. CCC workers brought poles to these parks from other locations. The government then hired local workers to restore the totems. When restoration was not possible,…

View of clan house and poles from the water. The totems at Totem Bight were either salvaged or replicated from older poles that had decayed or become overgrown at their original locations in Alaskan Native villages. 66-9-

Clan House and poles at Totem Bight. The totems at Totem Bight were either salvaged or replicated from older poles that had decayed or become overgrown at their original locations in Alaskan Native villages.

Outside of Chief Shakes X'átgu Hít (Mudshark House). The front has the formline design of a bear

Outside of Chief Shakes X'átgu Hít (Mudshark House). The front has the formline design of a bear

Painting of the Raven Tribal House by Fort Seward. The Design is of a Raven and a Whale.

Housefront painting by Fort Seward. The Design is of a Raven and a Whale.