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A June-Day Catch at Painter's Lodge
A man with ten Spring Salmon that he caught while at the Painter's Fishing Lodge in Campbell River, B.C.
The Salmon harvest
The inside of a fish processing plant during the salmon harvest in an unknown location.
Salmon Leaping at Sproat Lake Falls Alberni Vancouver Island
A salmon shown leaping up Sproat Lake Falls at Alberni, B.C.
Leaping Salmon coming up Sproat River Falls near "The Albernis" Vancouver Island, B.C.
A salmon shown leaping up Sproat River Falls near the Albernis on Vancouver Island, B.C.
The Salmon Ladder at Stamp Falls, near Alberni
A salmon ladder at Stamp Falls near Alberni, B.C.
Kingcome Inlet, de Menil Collection
Gwa'yi village, also known as Kingcome, is the home of the Dzawada'enuxw (Tsawataineuk) People or "People of the oolichan place". It is located a few kilometers up the Kingcome River from the head of Kingcome Inlet. Gwa'yi holds special significance because it became a refuge for the practice of potlatching during the Canadian government's ban on the gift giving ceremony between 1885 and 1951. During the winter months when these ceremonials occurred, the village of Gwa'yi was especially…
Hiellen Pole
This replica of a Haida pole was carved by a Tsimshian Chief named William Jeffey. The original pole once stood in the village of Hiellen, Haida Gwaii. The original pole was commissioned by A.E. Edenshaw.
Chief Johnson Totem
Colour slides collected and donated by Adelaide de Menil. Slide jacket's contain descriptions, which have been copied to the titles. Slides not taken by de Menil read: Schallerer's Photo Shop, 212 Front Street, Ketchikan, Alaska.
Chief Johnson Totem
Colour slides collected and donated by Adelaide de Menil. Slide jacket's contain descriptions, which have been copied to the titles. Slides not taken by de Menil read: Schallerer's Photo Shop, 212 Front Street, Ketchikan, Alaska.
Kill of Salmon at Scottish-Canadian Cannery, Steveston, B.C.
Large number of dead salmon at the Scottish-Canadian Cannery in Steveston, B.C.
Fish Detail
Salmon on a string from the Kayak totem pole. In memory of Kaukish who died in 1897.
Wooden salmon figure
Carved wood figure of salmon.
Argilite and bone amulets
Two shamanistic amulets, one carved from argilite in the image of a salmon. the other in a crescent shape with circular markings.
Salmon headdress
Carved salmon dance accessory adorned with abalone. crescent shape fixture on bottom suggest it's a headdress.
Shaman's claw crown
Crown worn by shaman made from Beaver Incisors. The bases are carved and inlaid with abalone.