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Raising a new totem pole, Olakshimo village, Quatsino Indians -- Wakashan
Raising a new totem pole, Olakshimo village, Quatsino Indians -- Wakashan
Object Number 2004.24.26770
Display Title Raising a new totem pole, Olakshimo village, Quatsino Indians -- Wakashan
Descriptions
Subject
  • Ritual
  • Totem Pole
Department Photographic
Date 4/01/1924
Artist Alanson Buck Skinner
Culture
  • Quatsino
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / British Columbia / Vancouver Island / <City> / Olakshimo Village
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)

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